Multiple choice

Match the column – I (common name of fatty acid) with column – II (its IUPAC name) and select the correct option.

 
Column – I Column – II
A. Palmitic acid 1. Octanoic acid
B. Stearic acid 2. Decanoic acid
C. Capric acid 3. Octadecanoic acid
D. Caprylic acid 4. Hexadecanoic acid

  1. A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1

  2. A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1

  3. A - 4, B - 2, C - 1, D - 3

  4. A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1

  5. A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer. Caprylic acid, CH3(CH2)6COOH, is a saturated fatty acid with an 8-carbon chain and has the IUPAC name octanoic acid. Capric acid, CH3(CH2)8COOH, is a saturated fatty acid with an 10-carbon chain and has the IUPAC name decanoic acid. Stearic acid, CH3(CH2)16COOH, is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain and has the IUPAC name octadecanoic acid. Palmitic acid, CH3(CH2)14COOH, is a saturated fatty acid with an 16-carbon chain and has the IUPAC name hexadecanoic acid.

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