MHT CET2010ChemistryBiomolecules
The common names of the lower fatty acids are obtained from
Options
- Atheir parent hydrocarbon
- Btheir reduction product
- Cthe sources from which they are obtained
- DIUPAC system
Correct answer
C. the sources from which they are obtained
Step-by-step solution
The common names of lower fatty acids are obtained from the sources from which they are obtained. eg, formic acid (HCOOH) gets its name from red ant (Latin formica), from which it is obtained.