Fatty Acids Quiz

What is the range of carbon atoms in fatty acids?

• 10 to 30

• 4 to 22

• 2 to 10

• 1 to 15

Which of the following fatty acids is saturated?

• Both Lauric and Stearic acid

• Stearic acid

• Lauric acid

• Oleic acid

What is the structural formula for Lauric acid?

• C₁₆H₃₂O₂

• C₁₈H₃₄O₂

• C₁₂H₂₄O₂

• C₁₄H₂₈O₂

How many carbons does Palmitic acid contain?

• 18

• 16

• 14

• 12

Which fatty acid is classified as unsaturated?

• Lauric acid

• Palmitic acid

• Oleic acid

• Stearic acid

To which family fatty acids belong?

• Alcohols

• Carboxylic acids

• Aldehydes

• Ketones

Name the reaction that gives fatty acids.

• Hydrolysis of fats and oils

• Hydrolysis of fats

• Hydrolysis of oils

• Esterification reaction