Common name of Octadecanoic acid is:
Correct answer: A. Stearic acid
- A. Stearic acid
- B. Palmitic acid
- C. Oleic acid
- D. Linoleic acid
Explanation
This is the correct answer. Octadecanoic acid is the IUPAC name for stearic acid. Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms. It is a common component of animal and vegetable fats.
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