A triglyceride undergoes hydrolysis under acidic conditions to give glycerine and product P1. A triglyceride can also undergo hydrolysis under basic conditions to give glycerine and product P2. Which of the following is true? P2 is a soap and P1 is a detergent P2 is a carboxylic acid and P1 is soap P1 is a carboxylic acid and P2 is soap P1 and P2 are identical P1 is a soap and P2 is a detergent

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**Triglyceride Hydrolysis: An Overview**

When a triglyceride undergoes hydrolysis under acidic conditions, it produces glycerine and product P1. Conversely, hydrolysis under basic conditions yields glycerine and product P2. The question aims to determine the true nature of products P1 and P2 under respective conditions. Here are the possible options:

1. P2 is a soap and P1 is a detergent
2. P2 is a carboxylic acid and P1 is soap
3. P1 is a carboxylic acid and P2 is soap
4. P1 and P2 are identical
5. P1 is a soap and P2 is a detergent

**Explanation of Hydrolysis Products:**
- In **acid hydrolysis**, the triglyceride breaks down to form glycerine and fatty acids (P1).
- In **basic hydrolysis** (saponification), the triglyceride yields glycerine and soap (P2).

Given the options, the correct relationship between P1 and P2 is that:
3. P1 is a carboxylic acid and P2 is soap.

This is because hydrolysis under acidic conditions yields glycerine and fatty acids (P1), while under basic conditions, it yields glycerine and soap (P2).
Transcribed Image Text:**Triglyceride Hydrolysis: An Overview** When a triglyceride undergoes hydrolysis under acidic conditions, it produces glycerine and product P1. Conversely, hydrolysis under basic conditions yields glycerine and product P2. The question aims to determine the true nature of products P1 and P2 under respective conditions. Here are the possible options: 1. P2 is a soap and P1 is a detergent 2. P2 is a carboxylic acid and P1 is soap 3. P1 is a carboxylic acid and P2 is soap 4. P1 and P2 are identical 5. P1 is a soap and P2 is a detergent **Explanation of Hydrolysis Products:** - In **acid hydrolysis**, the triglyceride breaks down to form glycerine and fatty acids (P1). - In **basic hydrolysis** (saponification), the triglyceride yields glycerine and soap (P2). Given the options, the correct relationship between P1 and P2 is that: 3. P1 is a carboxylic acid and P2 is soap. This is because hydrolysis under acidic conditions yields glycerine and fatty acids (P1), while under basic conditions, it yields glycerine and soap (P2).
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