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Chapter 26, Problem 18SP

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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.

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