General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry
General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780073511245
Author: Janice Gorzynski Smith Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 19.2, Problem 19.3P
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(a)

Interpretation:

The skeletal structure for the given fatty acids needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

In fatty acid, there is a straight chain of carbon atoms with attached hydrogen atoms. In the straight-chain, one end contains a carboxyl group(−COOH).

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(b)

Interpretation:

The hydrophilic/hydrophobic portions of the fatty acids needs to be identified.

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Usually, in fatty acid, there are 2 portions as head & chain. The hydrophilic part of any species is water-soluble and the hydrophobic part is water-insoluble.

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(c)

Interpretation:

Depending on the skeletal structure, the fatty acid with a higher melting point needs to be determined.

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The physical & chemical properties of fatty acids are markedly dependent on chain length and degree of saturation. If the length or size of the fatty acid is more, then it has a higher melting point. Also, the surface area of any substance and its bond strength is directly proportional to the melting point.

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General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry

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