Answer
Fatty acids have large, non-polar structures which develop weak London dispersion forces as opposed to hydrogen bonding. Hence, they are insoluble in water.
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Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)
by Moore, John W.; Stanitski, Conrad L.
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
1285199049
ISBN 13:
978-1-28519-904-7
Chapter 13 - The Chemistry of Solutes and Solutions - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 605b: 17
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