Which of the following fatty acids is least likely to be found in waxes?
Correct answer: B. Acetic acid
- A. Stearic acid
- B. Acetic acid
- C. Oleic acid
- D. Palmitic acid
Explanation
Chemically, waxes are mixtures of long chain alkanes (with an odd number of carbon atoms ranging from 25 to 35), alcohols, ketones and esters
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