How Many Different Structures (Including Stereoisomers) Are Possible for a Triglyceride

question 19

Multiple Choice

How many different structures (including stereoisomers) are possible for a triglyceride that contains one palmitic acid residue, one arachidic acid residue and one stearic acid residue?

• A) 3
• B) 6
• C) 9
• D) 12
• E) 15

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