Which is the correct delta system numbers for arachidonic acid, CH₃(CH₂)₄(CH=CHCH₂)₄(CH₂)₂CO₂H? A) Δ^{5,8,11, 14} B) Δ⁵ C) Δ⁶ D) Δ^6,9,13,16 E) Δ^9,12

Name: Which is the correct delta system numbers for arachidonic acid, CH 3 (CH 2 ) 4 (CH=CHCH 2 ) 4 (CH 2 ) 2 CO 2 H? A) Δ 5,8,11, 14 B) Δ 5 C) Δ 6 D) Δ 6,9,13,16 E) Δ 9,12
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The correct answer is A because arachidonic acid has double bonds at carbons 5, 8, 11, and 14.

Which Is the Correct Delta System Numbers for Arachidonic Acid