Triolein was treated with molecular hydrogen at high temperature in the presence of nickel. At completion, the

Question:

Triolein was treated with molecular hydrogen at high temperature in the presence of nickel. At completion, the reaction had consumed three equivalents of molecular hydrogen.

(a) Draw the structure of the product.

(b) Identify the name of the product.

(c) Determine whether the melting point of the product is higher or lower than triolein.

(d) When the product is treated with aqueous base, three equivalents of a fatty acid are produced. Identify this fatty acid.

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

Question Posted: