Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781119338352
Author: Klein
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 26.4, Problem 9PTS
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Product structure has to be drawn when given triglyceride undergoes hydrolysis with aqueous base.

Concept introduction:

Hydrolysis is a process in which the ester is converted to its respective carboxylic acid and alcohol in presence of aqueous acid or base.  In case of triglyceride the hydrolysis results in formation of glycerol and three fatty acid units.

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 26.4, Problem 9PTS

To draw: the products obtained when the given triglyceride undergoes hydrolysis in presence of aqueous base.

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