Which of the following fatty acids is the most unsaturated?
A - Scottish Highers Chemistry - Question 8 - 2017
Question 8
Which of the following fatty acids is the most unsaturated?
A. C₁₈H₃₃COOH
B. C₁₈H₃₅COOH
C. C₁₈H₃₃COOH
D. C₁₈H₃₃COOH
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Which of the following fatty acids is the most unsaturated?
A - Scottish Highers Chemistry - Question 8 - 2017
A. C₁₈H₃₃COOH
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This fatty acid is fully saturated as it contains no double bonds.
B. C₁₈H₃₅COOH
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This fatty acid has multiple double bonds, indicating it is unsaturated.
C. C₁₈H₃₃COOH
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This structure indicates a high level of unsaturation, likely the most unsaturated among the choices.
D. C₁₈H₃₃COOH
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Identical to option C, also indicating high unsaturation.
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