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Identify the reagents you would use to convert oleic acid
Chapter 26, Problem 26.54(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Identify the reagents you would use to convert oleic acid into each of the following compounds: (a) Stearic acid (b) Ethyl stearate (c) 1-Octadecanol (d) Nonanedioic acid (e) 2-Bromostearic acid
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QUESTION:
Identify the reagents you would use to convert oleic acid into each of the following compounds: (a) Stearic acid (b) Ethyl stearate (c) 1-Octadecanol (d) Nonanedioic acid (e) 2-Bromostearic acid
ANSWER:Step 1 of 5
(a) Alkenes can be transformed into alkanes via hydrogenation The reagents needed for this particular reaction would be hydrogen gas and a metal catalyst such as nickel.