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Standard XII
Chemistry
Atomic Number and Mass Number
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How many total carbons are present in palmitic acid?

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15
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16
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17
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20
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Solution

The correct option is B 16
Palmitic acid is a saturated long chain fatty acid with a 16-carbon backbone. It is the most common saturated fatty acid found in animals, plants and microorganisms.


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