Questions from Organic Chemistry


Q: Lanolin is a mixture of many compounds, one of which was

Lanolin is a mixture of many compounds, one of which was isolated, purified, and then treated with aqueous sodium hydroxide to yield an unbranched alcohol with 20 carbon atoms and an unbranched carbox...

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Q: For each pair of triglycerides, identify the one that is expected

For each pair of triglycerides, identify the one that is expected to have the higher melting point. Consult Table 26.1 to determine which fatty acid residues are present in each triglyceride. a. Tril...

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Q: Arrange the following three triglycerides in order of increasing melting point:

Arrange the following three triglycerides in order of increasing melting point: Tristearin, tripalmitin, and tripalmitolein

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Q: The conjugate base of diethyl malonate can serve as a nucleophile to

The conjugate base of diethyl malonate can serve as a nucleophile to attack a wide range of electrophiles. Identify the product that is formed when the conjugate base of diethyl malonate reacts with e...

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Q: Tristearin has a melting point of 72°C. Based on

Tristearin has a melting point of 72°C. Based on this information, would you expect triarachadin to be classified as a fat or as an oil?

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Q: Identify each of the following compounds as a fat or an oil

Identify each of the following compounds as a fat or an oil. Explain your answers. a. A triglyceride containing one palmitic acid residue and two stearic acid residues b. A triglyceride containing o...

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Q: Triolein was treated with molecular hydrogen at high temperature in the presence

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...

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Q: Partial hydrogenation of triolein produces several different trans fats. Draw all

Partial hydrogenation of triolein produces several different trans fats. Draw all possible trans fats that might be obtained in the process.

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Q: Identify the products that are expected when the following triglyceride is hydrolyzed

Identify the products that are expected when the following triglyceride is hydrolyzed with aqueous sodium hydroxide:

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Q: A triglyceride was treated with sodium hydroxide to yield glycerol and three

A triglyceride was treated with sodium hydroxide to yield glycerol and three equivalents of sodium laurate (the conjugate base of lauric acid). Draw the structure of the triglyceride.

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