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Phospholipids undergo saponification much like
Chapter 26, Problem 18SP(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 18SP
Phospholipids undergo saponification much like triglycerides. Draw the structure of a phospholipid meeting the following criteria. Then draw the products that would result from its saponification.
(a) a cephalin containing stearic acid and oleic acid
(b) a lecithin containing palmitic acid
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QUESTION:
Problem 18SP
Phospholipids undergo saponification much like triglycerides. Draw the structure of a phospholipid meeting the following criteria. Then draw the products that would result from its saponification.
(a) a cephalin containing stearic acid and oleic acid
(b) a lecithin containing palmitic acid
ANSWER:
Phospholipid molecules undergoes saponification.
saponification is a process by which triglycerides are reacted with sodium or potassium hydroxide (lye) to produce glycerol and a fatty acid salt.