Which of the following is not a correct statement with regard to stearic acid and oleic acid molecules?
Correct answer: B. Both are saturated fatty acids
- A. Both are fatty acids having same number of carbon atoms
- B. Both are saturated fatty acids
- C. One olefinic bond is present in oleic acid
- D. The alkyl group of stearic acid contains 38 hydrogen atoms
Explanation
Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid, as it contains no double bonds in its hydrocarbon chain. On the other hand, oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid, possessing one double bond in its hydrocarbon chain.Hence, the statement given in option 'B' is incorrect making it the correct answer.
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