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Synthesis by Reduction of Nitriles

18C unsaturat...

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$^{18}$ C unsaturated fatty acid with three double bonds is

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Oleic aicd

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Linoleic acid

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C

Linolenic acid

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D

Arachidonic acid

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Solution

The correct option is D Linoleic acid
Linolenic acid 18 carbon containing unsaturated fatty acid with three double bonds. It is found in plants and required in the formation of prostaglandin.
So, the correct answer is 'Linoleic acid'.

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