A molecule with the formula C18H36O2 is probably a?

Chemistry

2 answers:

Anna007 [38]3 years ago

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Answer:

Fatty acid.

Explanation:

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In this case, based on the given formula, it is possible to infer that the O₂ at the end, accounts for the presence of a carboxyl group (first attached picture), characteristic of carboxylic acids. Moreover, long-chained carboxylic acids are considered as fatty acids due to their high nonpolarity and hydrophobicity, therefore, the molecule with such formula probably a fatty acid, more precisely, stearic acid (second attached picture).

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Alina [70]3 years ago

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Ethyl palmitate is an organic compound with the chemical formula C18H36O2. It is a colorless solid with a wax-like odor. Chemically, ethyl palmitate is the ethyl ester of palmitic acid.

Ethyl palmitate is used as a hair- and skin-conditioning agent.<span />

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