Given below is the chemical formula of
$C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{14} - O ∥ C - O H$

Palmitic acid

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Solution

The correct option is D Palmitic acid
Answer is option A i.e. "Plamitic acid"
Palmitic acid is the most common saturated fatty acid found in animals, plants and microorganisms. It's chemical formula is CH3(CH2)14COOH and is represented as:
$C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{14} - O ∥ C - O H$

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