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Draw an optically active triglyceride that contains one
Chapter 26, Problem 25.32(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Draw an optically active triglyceride that contains one palmitic acid residue and two myristic acid residues. Will this compound react with molecular hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst?
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QUESTION:
Draw an optically active triglyceride that contains one palmitic acid residue and two myristic acid residues. Will this compound react with molecular hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst?
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Triglyceride is a triester formed between glycerol and long chain alkanoic acids. Palmitic acid is a alkanoic acid while myristic acid is a , alkanoic acid.