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How many carbon atoms does palmitic acid contain?(a) 16(b) 14(c) 18(d) 12I had been asked this question in unit test.My question is based upon Biomolecules topic in chapter Biomolecules of Biology – Class 11

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Correct option is (a) 16

The best I can explain: Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid having 16 carbon atoms including the carbon of the CARBOXYL GROUP. It is water insoluble. It does not have any double bonds in its STRUCTURE and is hence saturated.



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