Write equations for the following reactions, representing the reactants and products using structural formulas.
(a) The formation of ethyl acetate from acetic acid and ethanol
(b) The hydrolysis of glyceryl tristearate (the triester of glycerol with stearic acid, a fatty acid; Table 23.9)

Data given in Table 23.9

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TABLE 23.9 Some Naturally Occurring Carboxylic Acids Name Structure Benzoic acid Citric acid Lactic acid Malic acid Oleic acid Oxalic acid Stearic acid Tartaric acid -C0,H OH HO,C—CH,C—CH, C0;H CO₂H HỌC—CH—C0;H OH HỌ,C—CH,CH—C0,H OH CH,(CH2)—CH=CH—(CH2),—C0,H HỌ,C—C0;H CH,(CH2)16 — CO,H HỌ,C—CH—CH—C0,H OH OH Natural Source Berries Citrus fruits Sour milk Apples Vegetable oils Rhubarb, spinach, cabbage, tomatoes Animal fats Grape juice, wine