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Interpretation:
The product formed from the hydrogenation of the triacylglycerol has to be drawn, its name should be given and its melting point has to be compared with the original triacylglycerol.
Concept introduction:
Hydrogenation:
Hydrogenation is the addition of hydrogen molecules to the unsaturated carbon-carbon double bond which makes them saturated and solidified.
Melting point:
Based on the saturation and unsaturation of a compound, the melting point varies. For unsaturated compounds, the intermolecular attractions are weaker than the saturated compounds and so the melting point of unsaturated compounds will be lower than saturated compounds.
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