Which of these fatty acids is most oxidized? А. B. me С.

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**Question: Which of these fatty acids is most oxidized?**

**Options:**

- **A.** A linear chain of carbon atoms ending with a carboxyl group (COOH), with a thioester group (SH) attached.
  
- **B.** Similar structure to A but with an additional oxygen atom (a double-bonded oxygen) near the carboxyl group.

- **C.** Similar to B, but with an additional hydroxyl group (OH) attached to the carbon chain near the carboxyl group.

- **D.** A similar linear chain to A, but with a differing placement of the oxygen atoms and double-bonds within the carboxyl terminal.

**Multiple-Choice Answers:**

- ○ a
- ○ b
- ○ c
- ○ d

These structures represent variations in the oxidation state of fatty acids. The presence of additional oxygen-containing groups (such as hydroxyl, carbonyl, and carboxyl groups) increases the oxidation state of the molecule.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question: Which of these fatty acids is most oxidized?** **Options:** - **A.** A linear chain of carbon atoms ending with a carboxyl group (COOH), with a thioester group (SH) attached. - **B.** Similar structure to A but with an additional oxygen atom (a double-bonded oxygen) near the carboxyl group. - **C.** Similar to B, but with an additional hydroxyl group (OH) attached to the carbon chain near the carboxyl group. - **D.** A similar linear chain to A, but with a differing placement of the oxygen atoms and double-bonds within the carboxyl terminal. **Multiple-Choice Answers:** - ○ a - ○ b - ○ c - ○ d These structures represent variations in the oxidation state of fatty acids. The presence of additional oxygen-containing groups (such as hydroxyl, carbonyl, and carboxyl groups) increases the oxidation state of the molecule.
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