What Is the Common Name of the Following Compound

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the common name of the following compound?

• A) Propanedioic acid
• B) 1,3-propanedicarboxylic acid
• C) Malonic acid
• D) Succinic acid

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Definitions:

Phospholipids

A type of lipid molecule that is a major component of all cell membranes, consisting of a phosphate head and two fatty acid tails.

Saturated Acids

Fatty acids that have no double bonds between the carbon atoms of the fatty acid chain, making them typically solid at room temperature.

Trans-fatty Acids

Types of unsaturated fats that are transformed through hydrogenation, raising the risk of heart disease more than other types of fats.

Dehydration Reaction

A chemical reaction that involves the loss of a water molecule from the reacting molecule.