Which of the following is not a fatty acid? Propanoic acid b. Acetic acid c. Phthalic acid d. Butanoic acid

Everyday Science / Branch of Science — Multiple-choice practice

  1. A. Acetic acid
  2. B. Butanoic acid
  3. C. Propanoic acid
  4. D. Phthalic acid

Correct answer

Phthalic acid

Explanation

Explanation A fatty acid is a carboxylic acid with a long aliphatic chain. Phthalic acid has a benzene ring structure, which is not characteristic of fatty acids

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