Q. 15.37 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Draw the condensed structural formula for the product of the hydrogenation of the following triacylglycerol:

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

As a matter of fact, the hydrogenation product of the given triacylglycerol is glyceryl tritearate.

Step1: Introduction.

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.

Draw the condensed structural formula for the product of hydrogenation of the following triacylglycerols.

Step3: Explanation.

As a matter of fact, the hydrogenation product of the given triacylglycerol is glyceryl tritearate.

Because the given triacylglycerol contains only one carbon-carbon double bond, hydrogenation requires only one molecule of hydrogen per triacylglycerol.