Organic Chemistry
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Author: John E. McMurry
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Chapter 27.SE, Problem 19AP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The structure of spermaceti, the ester of cetyl alcohol (n-C16H33OH) with palmitic acid, is to be drawn.
Concept introduction:
In esterification reaction, a carboxylic acid and an alcohol react in the presence of an acid to yield an ester by eliminating water.
To draw:
The structure of spermaceti, the ester of cetyl alcohol (n-C16H33OH) with palmitic acid.
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