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Chapter 15: Q. 15.7 (page 516)

Draw the line-angle formula for each of the following fatty acids:

a. palmitic acid

b. oleic acid

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Part (a) Palmitic Acid

Part (b) Oleic Acid

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Part (a) Step 1: Given information 

We have to find the line angle formula for palmitic acid.

02

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

The line angle formula for palmitic acid is

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Part (b) Step 3: Given information 

We have to find the line angle formula for oleic acid.

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Part (b) Step 4: Explanation 

The line angle formula for oleic acid is

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