Biomolecules Question 117
Question: An example for a saturated fatty acid, present in nature is
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Options:
A) Oleic acid
B) linoleic acid
C) Linolenic acid
D) Palmitic acid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Oleic acid - $ C _{17}H _{33}COOH $ , linoleic acid- $ C _{17}H _{31}COOH $ , linolenic acid - $ C _{17}H _{29}COOH $ , palmitic acid - $ C _{15}H _{31}COOH $ .
Saturated monocarboxylic acids form a homologous series which has a general formula $ C _{n}{H _{2n+1}}COOH $ or $ C _{n}H _{2n}O_2 $ . Only palmitic acid follows this.
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