Which Saturated Fatty Acids Have the Correct Name

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which saturated fatty acids have the correct name?
I. CH₃(CH₂) ₁₀COOH - stearic acid
II. CH₃(CH₂) ₁₄COOH - palmitic acid
III. CH₃(CH₂) ₁₆COOH - lauric acid
IV. CH₃(CH₂) ₁₈COOH - arachidic acid

• A) I, II
• B) III, IV
• C) I, III
• D) II, IV

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