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Chapter21: Lipids

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a) With reference to the molecules below, explain the factors which govern the water
solubility and melting points and explain the differences in the values observed
below.
b) You are a chemical engineer working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
You’ve been tasked with scaling up the synthesis of a potential drug candidate.
From previous studies, you know the following information about reaction taking
place:
ΔHo
reaction = -112.2kJ
ΔS = -15.26JK-1mol-1
ΔG = -18.81kJ

Discuss the meaning of each term/value and what this tells you about
the nature of the reaction.

Given the above information, briefly state the impact of low/high
temperatures on the above reaction.

Catechol
Resorcinol
Hydroquinone Benzoquinone
но
но
но
OH
OH
OH
Aqueous
solubility
(g/L)
461
1125
72
11
Melting
point (°C)
106
110
172
115

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