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Biomolecules

Question
CBSEENBI11025706

Which ofthe following unsaturated fatty acid possess four double bond?

  • Arachidonic acid

  • Linolenic acid

  • Oleic acid

  • Linoleic acid

Solution

A.

Arachidonic acid

Unsaturated acids possess one or more double bonds in their carbon chains. The general formula is CnH2n- 2xO2

Oleic acid = One double bond

Linoleric acid = Two double bonds

Linolenic acid = Three double bonds

Arachidonic acid = Four double bonds