Q. 15.34 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Use line-angle formulas to write the balanced chemical equation for the acid hydrolysis of glyceryl trioleate (triolein).

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The balanced chemical equation for the hydrolysis of glyceryl trioleate acid is

Step1: Introduction.

Fats, waxes, sterols, triglycerides, and other naturally occurring molecules are examples of lipids.

Triglycerides are lipids that comprise glycerol bound to three fatty acids, such as fats and oils.

 The carbon chain in fatty acid is long and unbranched, with a carboxylic acid end group. 

Step2: Given Information.

Write a balanced chemical equation for the acid hydrolysis of glyceryl trioleate using line-angle formulas (triolein). 

Step3: Explanation.

Three fatty acids are formed when triacylglycerols are hydrolyzed in the presence of strong acids such as $HCl$ or $H_{2}S{O}_4$ glycerol.

The balanced chemical equation for the hydrolysis of glyceryl trioleate acid is