Which statement is true concerning cis and trans fatty acids?

Question

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A cis fatty acid has hydrogen atoms aligned on the same side of the double bond while a trans fatty acid does not.

Cis fatty acids are produced by a hydrogenation process, while trans fatty acids are not

A cis fatty acid has a double bond while a trans fatty acid does not.

Trans fatty acids are bent due to hydrogen placement, while cis fatty

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

A cis fatty acid has hydrogen atoms aligned on the same side of the double bond while a trans fatty acid does not.

In cis fatty acids, the hydrogen atoms adjacent to the double bond are on the same side, causing a bend in the structure. In contrast, in trans fatty acids, the hydrogen atoms are on opposite sides of the double bond, resulting in a straighter structure.