A saturated fatty acid with four carbon atoms is:
Correct answer: C. Butyric acid
- A. Oleic acid
- B. Palmitic acid
- C. Butyric acid
- D. Acetic acid
Explanation
The correct answer is Butyric acid, which is a saturated fatty acid with 4 carbon atoms, as indicated by the 'but-' prefix in its name. Other options have either more carbon atoms or are unsaturated. Oleic acid is unsaturated and has 18 carbon atoms. Palmitic acid is saturated but has 16 carbon atoms. Acetic acid, while saturated, has only 2 carbon atoms.
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