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Which of the following statements applies to triolein (a)
Chapter 26, Problem 26.4(choose chapter or problem)
Which of the following statements applies to triolein? (a) It is a solid at room temperature. (b) It is unreactive toward molecular hydrogen in the presence of Ni. (c) It undergoes hydrolysis to produce unsaturated fatty acids. (d) It is a complex lipid. (e) It is a wax. (f) It has a phosphate group.
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QUESTION:
Which of the following statements applies to triolein? (a) It is a solid at room temperature. (b) It is unreactive toward molecular hydrogen in the presence of Ni. (c) It undergoes hydrolysis to produce unsaturated fatty acids. (d) It is a complex lipid. (e) It is a wax. (f) It has a phosphate group.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 7
The structure of triolein is:
This molecule is an unsaturated triglyceride.