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Number of carbon atoms in the fatty acid palmitic acid is 

a
20
b
16
c
18
d
14

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Palmitic acid has 16 carbon atoms including carboxylic carbon. 20 carbon atoms are present in arachidonic acid. Stearic acid and Oleic acid have 18 carbon atoms. Myristic acid has 14 carbon atoms.

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