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Does a fatty acid have an R group?

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Fatty acid:
A fatty acid normally contains a straight chain of an even number of carbon atoms, i.e., an aliphatic chain is present at one end.
While on the other end, a carboxyl group is present.
Yes, a fatty acid has an R group.
The straight chain of carbon atoms is referred to as R group.

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