Q. Saturated fatty acids are represented by which of the formula?
A) $C_{n}H_{n}O_{2}$
B) $C_{n}H_{3n}O_{2}$
C) $C_{n}H_{2n + 1}$
D) $C_{n}H_{2n}O_{2}$
Explanation
(d)
The monocarboxylic acids are called fatty acids, because some of the higher members were obtained from fats. The general formula is $C_{n}H_{2n + 1}COOH\ or\ RCOOH\ or\ C_{n}H_{2n}O_{2}$.
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