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Which fatty acid has high reactivity towards oxygen?(a) Stearic acid(b) Linoleic acid(c) Oleic acid(d) Linolenic acidI got this question in homework.I need to ask this question from Natural Products in chapter Natural Products of Chemical Technology

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The correct OPTION is (d) Linolenic ACID

Explanation: Chemical formulas of STEARIC acid, Linoleic acid, Oleic acid, Linolenic acid are C17H35, C17H33, C17H33, C17H29. As linolenic acid has HIGHEST degree of saturation, it has more REACTIVITY towards oxygen.



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