Which of the following terms best describes the compound below? CH3(CH2)12CO2H (a) a fatty acid (b) an oil (c) a wax (d) a soap

Which of the following terms best describes the compound below?
CH3(CH2)12CO2H
(a) a fatty acid
(b) an oil
(c) a wax
(d) a soap
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Answer :

a fatty acid
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