Which of the following molecular formulas corresponds to that of an unsaturated fatty acid?

C_{18} H_{35} C O O H

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C_{16} H_{33} C O O H

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C_{19} H_{39} C O O H

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C_{17} H_{35} C O O H

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Solution

The correct option is A $C_{18} H_{35} C O O H$
$C_{18} H_{35} C O O H$ is an unsaturated fatty acid, which when heated up with concentrated sodium hydroxide, forms soap.

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