Fatty acids are the organic compounds containing hydrogen, oxygen and one of the following are:
Correct answer: A. -COOH
- A. -COOH
- B. -NH
- C. Acyl
- D. Sucrose
Explanation
Generally, a fatty acid consists of a straight chain of an even number of carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms along the length of the chain and at one end of the chain and a carboxyl group at the other end. It is that carboxyl group that makes it an acid (carboxylic acid).
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