Question

What is a distinguishing characteristic of a saturated fatty acid? Its molecule has the minimum number of hydrogen atoms. Its carbon atoms have some double bonds between them. Its carbon atoms have no double bonds between them. Its hydrogen atoms are bonded only to carbon atoms.

Answer 1

A saturated fatty acid = C) Its carbon atoms have no double bonds between them.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

A saturated fatty acid is a type of fatty acid that contains single bonds and has no carbon carbon double bonds.

The carbon carbon double bond found in the saturated fatty acids are broken down and hydrogen atoms gets attached to the carbon atom by single bonds.