Stearolic acid, C18H32O2, yields stearic acid on catalytic hydrogenation and undergoes oxidative cleavage with ozone to yield nonanoic acid and nonanedioic acid. What is the structure of stearolic acid?

Stearolic acid, C18H32O2, yields stearic acid on catalytic hydrogenation and undergoes oxidative cleavage with ozone to yield nonanoic acid and nonanedioic acid. What is the structure of stearolic acid?

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Chapter17: Carboxylic Acids

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Problem 17.23P

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Stearolic acid, C18H32O2, yields stearic acid on catalytic hydrogenation and undergoes oxidative cleavage
with ozone to yield nonanoic acid and nonanedioic acid. What is the structure of stearolic acid?

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