Question

Which statement is true about the most common naturally occurring fatty acids?A) They have 50-100 carbon atoms and an even number of carbon atoms.B) They have 50-100 carbon atoms and an odd number of carbon atoms.C) They have 12-20 carbon atoms and an even number of carbon atoms.D) They have 12-20 carbon atoms and an odd number of carbon atoms.

Answer 1

C) They have 12-20 carbon atoms and an even number of carbon atoms.

Step-by-step explanation:

Fatty acid is described as Carboxylic acid that contains the structural component of lipids

fats and oils. Fatty acids are unbranched and usually have 12-20 carbon atoms evenly. They are known by their number of carbon-to-carbon double bonds present.

For saturated fatty acids, they don't have any carbon-to-carbon double bonds. Fatty acid can be classified based on the number of carbon-to-carbon, such as; monounsaturated fatty acids which have one carbon-to-carbon double bond and also polyunsaturated fatty acids which have contain more than carbon-to-carbon double bonds

Some natural fatty acid

1.)Lauric acid (C11H23COOH)

2.)Palmitic acid (C15H31COOH)

3.)Myristic acid (C13H27COOH)

4.) Linoleic acid (C17H31COOH)

5.) Arachidonic acid(C19H31COOH)