Caprylic Acid: Understanding Carbon Atom Count & Chemical Formula

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Caprylic Acid: Understanding Carbon Atom Count & Chemical Formula

Caprylic acid has 8 carbon atoms.

Here's why:

* Caprylic acid is also known as octanoic acid.

* The prefix "oct" indicates the presence of eight carbon atoms.

* The chemical formula for caprylic acid is C₈H₁₆O₂.

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