Which of the Following Might Be Helpful in Distinguishing Between

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might be helpful in distinguishing between oleic acid and linoleic acid?

A) Examine the stoichiometry of the reaction with NaOH/H₂O
B) Examine the stoichiometry of complete catalytic hydrogenation.
C) Examine products obtained after subjecting the sample to catalytic hydrogenation
D) Examine products obtained after subjecting the sample to: i) O₃,CH₂Cl₂; ii) Zn,CH₃CO₂H
E) Two of these choices.