amino acids
glycerols
alkanols
alkanoates
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Alkanoates is just too correct for me to doubt. Waxes are mainly esters of glycerols and not glycerols themselves. Don't get it twisted.
The major component of waxes is a class of organic compounds called esters or Alkanoates
Other minor components of waxes may include hydrocarbons, alcohols, ketones, and aldehydes, depending on the source of the wax. For example, beeswax, which is produced by bees, contains primarily esters, but also contains small amounts of hydrocarbons, alcohols, and other compounds.
So the most correct answer is D
Alkanoates
Alkanoates is divided into two which are lipids( liquids) of plant origin and fats ( solid) of animal origin unlike glycerol which is a colourless syruppy liquid.
Alkanoates all the way.
the answer shud b D....glycerol are alcohols n cant form wax while alkanoates are fats which can form wax
Waxes are composed mainly of esters of long-chain fatty acids and long-chain alcohols. These esters are known as alkanoates. They are formed through the reaction between a fatty acid (usually a carboxylic acid) and an alcohol. This reaction results in the formation of an ester bond, which is a key component of waxes.
Due to this reason, I this option D 'alkanoates' is a more suitable answer.
