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Palmitic acid contains - number of carbon atoms

A

16

B

18

C

20

D

24

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To determine the number of carbon atoms in palmitic acid, follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Type of Molecule**: Recognize that palmitic acid is a type of fatty acid. Specifically, it is a saturated fatty acid. 2. **Recall the Chemical Structure**: The chemical structure of palmitic acid can be represented as CH3(CH2)14COOH. This indicates that it has a long hydrocarbon chain. 3. **Count the Carbon Atoms**: - The formula indicates that there are 14 carbon atoms in the chain (from CH2) plus 1 carbon in the methyl group (CH3) and 1 carbon in the carboxyl group (COOH). - Therefore, the total number of carbon atoms is: - 14 (from CH2) + 1 (from CH3) + 1 (from COOH) = 16 carbon atoms. 4. **Select the Correct Option**: Given the options (16, 18, 20, 24), the correct answer is 16. ### Final Answer: Palmitic acid contains **16 carbon atoms**. ---
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