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The common name of CH(3)(CH(2))(16)COOH ...

The common name of `CH_(3)(CH_(2))_(16)COOH` acid is `:`

A

ocadecanoic acid

B

stearic acid

C

palmitic acid

D

oleic acid

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The correct Answer is:
B
Stearic acid contains18 C -atom - `C_(17) H_(35)COOH`.
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