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Draw an optically active triglyceride that contains one

Chapter 26, Problem 25.32

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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?

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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.

     

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