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VCE_2012

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Using the DBE for fatty acids
« on: May 26, 2012, 11:10:47 pm »
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Hey, guys does the DBE formula work normally for fatty acids? I noticed I that I had to minus 1 from the formula to get the number of double bonds in fatty acids. Can someone explain why this happens too. ; )
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Re: Using the DBE for fatty acids
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2012, 11:12:27 pm »
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Quote from: VCE_2012 on May 26, 2012, 11:10:47 pm
Hey, guys does the DBE formula work normally for fatty acids? I noticed I that I had to minus 1 from the formula to get the number of double bonds in fatty acids. Can someone explain why this happens too. ; )

That's the C=O in the carboxyl group.
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