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Common name of lower fatty acid is deriv...

Common name of lower fatty acid is derived from

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source from which they are obtained

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Aldehyde

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Ketones reduce Fehling's solution and give cuprous oxide

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Ethers

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Historically names of lower fatty acids are derived from the source from which they are obtained.
e.g. Formic acid -Fromica
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