Which of these fatty acids is most oxidized?       a     b     c     d

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Which of these fatty acids is most oxidized?

 

   

a

   

b

   

c

   

d

The image displays four chemical structures labeled A, B, C, and D. Each structure is a variation of an organic molecule, with differences in bonding and functional groups:

**Structure A:**
- A long carbon chain ending with a carboxyl group (C=O) and a thiol group (SH).
- The backbone consists of saturated hydrocarbons.

**Structure B:**
- A long carbon chain similar to structure A, but with one double bond (C=C) present in the chain.
- At the end, there is a carboxyl group (C=O) and a thiol group (SH), similar to A.

**Structure C:**
- Contains a long carbon chain with a hydroxyl group (OH) attached to one of the carbon atoms.
- Ends with a carboxyl group (C=O) and a thiol group (SH).

**Structure D:**
- A long carbon chain ending with two carboxyl groups (C=O), one of which is directly attached to the next carbon atom.
- There is a thiol group (SH) attached to the final carbon.

These variations demonstrate different functional group modifications in a lipid-like structural chain, illustrating basic concepts in organic chemistry and their potential influence on molecular properties.
Transcribed Image Text:The image displays four chemical structures labeled A, B, C, and D. Each structure is a variation of an organic molecule, with differences in bonding and functional groups: **Structure A:** - A long carbon chain ending with a carboxyl group (C=O) and a thiol group (SH). - The backbone consists of saturated hydrocarbons. **Structure B:** - A long carbon chain similar to structure A, but with one double bond (C=C) present in the chain. - At the end, there is a carboxyl group (C=O) and a thiol group (SH), similar to A. **Structure C:** - Contains a long carbon chain with a hydroxyl group (OH) attached to one of the carbon atoms. - Ends with a carboxyl group (C=O) and a thiol group (SH). **Structure D:** - A long carbon chain ending with two carboxyl groups (C=O), one of which is directly attached to the next carbon atom. - There is a thiol group (SH) attached to the final carbon. These variations demonstrate different functional group modifications in a lipid-like structural chain, illustrating basic concepts in organic chemistry and their potential influence on molecular properties.
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