DUMET Medical DUMET Medical Solved Paper-2002

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    Palmitic acid is:

    A)  \[{{C}_{16}}{{H}_{31}}COOH\]  

    B)  \[{{C}_{17}}{{H}_{35}}COOH\]

    C)  \[{{C}_{15}}{{H}_{31}}COOH\]  

    D)  \[{{C}_{17}}{{H}_{31}}COOH\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Palmitic acid is hexadecanoic acid\[{{C}_{15}}{{H}_{31}}COOH\] or\[C{{H}_{3}}{{(C{{H}_{2}})}_{14}}COOH\]. Glycerides of palmitic acid occur in plant and animal oils and fats.


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