Chapter 17.3, Problem 17.5PP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The acid hydrolysis of the given monoglyceride that contains tetradecanoic acid esterified glycerol has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

Esterification reaction: Esters are prepared by the reaction of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol molecule with the elimination of water molecule. The addition of a strong acid such as ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ is used to increase the rate of reaction.

Here, the $-OH$ group is attached to the carbonyl carbon atom of the carboxylic acid is being replaced by $-OR\text{'}$ the in the alcohol forming ester and water.

Saponification: Breaking the ester bond of a glyceride by the addition of a water molecule in the presence of a strong base.

Acid Catalyzed Hydration Reaction: The reaction involves breaking of π-bonds between carbon-carbon multiple bonds and addition of alcohol to more substituted position of carbon in the molecule.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The acid hydrolysis of the given monoglyceride that contains dodecanoic acid esterified glycerol has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

Refer part (a).