Which of the following is an unsaturated fatty acid?
Correct answer: C. Oleic acid
- A. Acetic Acid
- B. Butyric acid
- C. Oleic acid
- D. Palmitic acid
Explanation
Fatty acid may contain no double bond (saturated fatty acids) or up to 6 double bonds (unsaturated fatty acids). Oleic acid is an example of unsaturated fatty acid and has one double bond between C9 and C16.
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