Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The given molecule is to be identified as a steroid, a fatty acid, or a wax.
Concept introduction:
Fatty acids are carboxylic acids containing a long hydrocarbon chain.
Steroids are polycyclic molecules made up of three six-carbon rings and one five-carbon ring, fused in a particular arrangement.
Waxes are mostly mixtures containing long chain esters and hydrocarbons.
(b)
Interpretation:
The given molecule is to be identified as a steroid, a fatty acid, or a wax.
Concept introduction:
Fatty acids are carboxylic acids containing a long hydrocarbon chain.
Steroids are polycyclic molecules made up of three six-carbon rings and one five-carbon ring, fused in a particular arrangement.
Waxes are mostly mixtures containing long chain esters and hydrocarbons.
(c)
Interpretation:
The given molecule is to be identified as a steroid, a fatty acid, or a wax.
Concept introduction:
Fatty acids are carboxylic acids containing a long hydrocarbon chain.
Steroids are polycyclic molecules made up of three six-carbon rings and one five-carbon ring, fused in a particular arrangement.
Waxes are mostly mixtures containing long chain esters and hydrocarbons.
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