scientist has discovered a new molecular compound that is a long chain of 26 carbons bonded together, with a methyl group on one

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scientist has discovered a new molecular compound that is a long chain of 26 carbons bonded together, with a methyl group on one

end and an acid group on the other end of the molecule. The compound does not contain any nitrogen or sulfur atoms. Based on this information, the compound is a(an) ________.

Chemistry

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Lelechka [254] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-14T16:06:41+03:00

Lelechka [254]3 years ago

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Answer:

Fatty acid

Explanation:

A fatty acid is a carboxylic acid with a long chain of 12 or more carbons.

If the molecule has no other distinguishing features, the compound is hexacosanoic acid, CH₃(CH₂)₂₄COOH.