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Which of the following terms best describes the compound below? CH3(CH2)12CO2H
Options
A a fatty acid
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B an oil
C a wax
D a soap
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

CH3(CH2)12CO2H is tetradecanoic acid (myristic acid), a long-chain carboxylic acid, which is a fatty acid.

Hint

What is a long-chain carboxylic acid called?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1479 of 1999
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