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How many carbon atoms does palmitic acid have, counting the carboxyl carbon?
A12
B20
C16
D18
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 16
Palmitic acid is CH3(CH2)14COOH, giving 16 carbons including the carboxyl carbon.
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