Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

by Timberlake, Karen C.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321908449

ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 15 - Section 15.2 - Fatty Acids - Questions and Problems - Page 518: 15.10a

Answer

(18,2), Polyunsaturated

Work Step by Step

Linoleic acid contains 18 carbon atoms and two C=C double bond, hence it is polysaturated

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