Step [1] of The $\beta$ -Oxidation of a Fatty Acid Is Considered an Oxidation Reaction

question 46

True/False

Step [1] of the $\beta$ -oxidation of a fatty acid is considered an oxidation reaction even though the product has no additional C-O bonds.

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