ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-PRINT COMPANION (LL)
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-PRINT COMPANION (LL)
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781119444251
Author: Klein
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 26.3, Problem 5ATS
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Triarachidin is a fat or oil need to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Melting point of a compound is the temperature at which the compound starts to change from solid state to liquid state when temperature is raised.  The total number of carbon atoms determines the melting point of the compound.  Higher the carbon atoms and no unsaturation means higher is the melting point.  If the melting point is low then the triglyceride will be in form of oil and if the melting point is high then the triglyceride will be fat.

To classify: triarachadin as fat or oil with the given data.

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