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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Oleic acid is a fatty acid containing
Options
A 12 carbons
B 14 carbons
C 16 carbons
D 18 carbons
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Oleic acid is an 18-carbon unsaturated fatty acid (C17H33COOH) with one cis double bond at C9.

Hint

How many carbons are in oleic acid?

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