Which of the Following Is True of Most Fatty Acids

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of most fatty acids found triglycerides?

• A) they are branched
• B) they contain 10 to 20 carbon atoms
• C) they contain an odd number of carbon atoms
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Rate

A measure of how fast or slow a chemical reaction occurs.

Dehydration

The chemical process by which a molecule of water is removed from the reactants to form the product.

Sulfuric Acid

A highly corrosive strong mineral acid with the molecular formula H2SO4, widely used in industry and manufacturing.

Carbanion

A negatively charged ion (anion) of carbon that carries a lone pair of electrons, making it extremely reactive in organic reactions.