Fatty acids contain even number of carbon atoms in straight chain attached with _ atoms and having _.
Correct answer: A. Hydrogen, an acidic group
- A. Hydrogen, an acidic group
- B. Oxygen, an alcohol
- C. Oxygen, an acid group
- D. Hydrogen, an alcohol
Explanation
Correct option: A) Fatty acids contain an even number of carbon atoms in a straight chain attached with hydrogen atoms and have an acidic group.
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