Multiple choice

Match the entries of Group - I (fatty acids) with Group - II (number of carbon atoms) and select the correct answer using the codes given below.

 
Group - I
Group - II
P. Lauric acid 1. 12
Q. Myristic acid 2. 18
R. Palmitic acid 3. 14
S. Stearic acid 4. 16

  1. P - 3, Q - 2, R - 4, S - 3

  2. P - 1, Q - 4, R - 3, S - 2

  3. P - 4, Q - 2, R - 1, S - 3

  4. P - 1, Q - 3, R - 4, S - 2

  5. P - 3, Q - 1, R - 2, S - 4
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is the correct matching. Lauric acid contains 12 carbon atoms. Myristic acid consists of 14 carbon atoms. Palmitic acid contains 16 carbon atoms. Stearic acid contains 18 carbon atoms. 

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