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Read the following statements wrt lipids and select the incorrect option. 

1. Oxygen is high as compared to carbohydrates.

2. Lipids are insoluble in water and hence are regarded as Hydrophobic in nature.

3. Lipids act as thermal insulators.

4. These are soluble in inorganic solvents like Ether, Chloroform, etc 

Option: 1

1, 2, 4


Option: 2

only 1 


Option: 3

1, 4 


Option: 4

only 4 


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  • Oxygen is very less as compared to carbohydrates.
  •  Lipids are insoluble in water and hence are regarded as Hydrophobic in nature.
  • Lipids act as thermal insulators.
  •  Lipids  are soluble in organic solvents like Ether, Chloroform, etc 
  • Hence, the correct option is (c). 
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