Q. 15.74 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Identify each of the following as a saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, omega-$3$, or omega-$6$ fatty acid:

(a)

(b) linoleic acid

(c)

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(part a)

(part b)

(part c)

Step 1: Introduction (part a)

Lipids are found naturally components this included fats, waxes, and sterols. triglycerides, for illustration Cholesterol are fats that have included glycerol bonded to three fatty acids, such like fats and oils.     

Step 2: Given Information (part a)

Omega-$3$ fatty acid is specified as an unsaturated fatty acid on the first double bond three sentences away from the very first methyl end (omega). 

Step 3: Explanation (part a)

That have included glycerol bonded to three fatty acids, such like fats and oils.

    

Step 4: Given Information (part b)

Omega-$6$ substance is regarded as having first double bond six sentences distant with the first methyl end. 

Step 5: Explanation (part b)

That have included glycerol bonded to three fatty acids, such like fats and oils.

Step 6: Given Information (part c)

An unsaturated fatty acid on the first double bond three sentences away from the very first methyl end (omega).  

Step 7: Explanation (part c)

That have included glycerol bonded to three fatty acids, such like fats and oils.