In the Radical Chain Propagation Steps During the Autoxidation of Unsaturated

question 42

Multiple Choice

In the radical chain propagation steps during the autoxidation of unsaturated fatty acids, which of the following statements is false?

• A) Oxygen reacts with an alkyl radical to form a hydroperoxy radical.
• B) A hydroperoxy radical abstracts a hydrogen atom from another fatty acid molecule.
• C) Two hydroperoxy radicals combine to give a peroxy product.
• D) None, all these statements are true.

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