Which carboxylic acid is known as oleic acid?

A. Hexadecenoic acid
B. Octadecenoic acid
C. Decanoic acid
D. Hexanoic acid

Answer: Octadecenoic acid

Additional Information: Oleic acid is an 18-carbon unsaturated fatty acid, also known as octadecenoic acid.

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