| Date | May 2017 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 17M.1.SL.TZ2.8 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
| Command term | Question number | 8 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The diagram shows the structure of palmitic acid.
What type of fatty acid is palmitic acid?
A. It is monounsaturated.
B. It is polyunsaturated.
C. It is saturated.
D. It is a trans-fatty acid.
Markscheme
C
Examiners report
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