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Among the following, the formula of saturated fatty acids is

A

`C_(17)H_(29)COOH`

B

`C_(17)H_(35)COOH`

C

`C_(17)H_(31)COOH`

D

`C_(17)H_(33)COOH`

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The correct Answer is:
B
The general formula for saturated fatty acids is `C_(n)H_(2n+1) COOH`
Among the given acid, only `C_(17)H_(35)COOH` satisfy this formula, hence it is a saturated fatty acid.
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