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Post-UTME Chemistry 2008 Objective — Question 12

Question 12 of 16 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the following gives the correct formula of the fatty acid present in palm oil?

A. CH3(CH2)14COOHCorrect
B. CH3(CH2)16COOH
C. CH3(CH2)15COOH
D. CH3(CH2)17COOH

Explanation

Palmitic acid, the major fatty acid in palm oil, is CH3(CH2)14COOH.

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