The Prostaglandin Precursor Arachidonic Acid Has the Molecular Formula C₂₀H₃₂O₂

question 88

Multiple Choice

The prostaglandin precursor arachidonic acid has the molecular formula C₂₀H₃₂O₂. Given that arachidonic acid is an acyclic carboxylic acid that contains no carbon-carbon triple bonds, how many carbon-carbon double bonds are present?

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 4
• D) 5
• E) 6

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