Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

by Timberlake, Karen C.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321908449

ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 15 - Section 15.3 - Waxes and Triacylglycerols - Questions and Problems - Page 523: 15.25

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Sunflower oil contains largely polyunsaturated fatty acids while olive oil has monounsaturated fatty acids, hence melting point of sunflower oil is lower as compared to olive oil.

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