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Palmitic acid has how many carbons in total

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answer is 16.

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Palmitic Acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid with a 16-carbon backbone. It is the most common saturated fatty acid found in animals, plants and microorganisms. Its chemical formula is CH3(CH2)14COOH.

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