Q. 15.38 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Draw the condensed structural formulas for all the products that would be obtained when the triacylglycerol in problem $15.37$ undergoes complete hydrolysis.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

According to the equation below, complete hydrolysis of the given triacylglycerol yields two molecules of stearic acid, one molecule of oleic acid, and one molecule of glycerol:

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.

Construct condensed structural formulas for any and all product lines that would result from completely hydrolyzing the triacylglycerol.

Step3: Explanation.

According to the equation below, complete hydrolysis of the given triacylglycerol yields two molecules of stearic acid, one molecule of oleic acid, and one molecule of glycerol: