Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of the product of the reaction of glycerol with stearic acid has to be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Preparation of Esters:
Esters are prepared from the reaction of
The general preparation of esters is shown below,
Structural formula: Structural formulas identify the location of
(b)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of the product of the oxidation reaction of 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol has to be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
The oxidation of a primary alcohol produces an aldehyde.
The generalized equation is written as,
The oxidation of a secondary alcohol produces a ketone.
The generalized equation is written as,
Structural formula: Structural formulas identify the location of chemical bonds between the atoms of a molecule. A structural formula consists of symbols for the atoms connected by short lines that represent chemical bonds-one, two or three standing lines for single, double or triple bonds respectively.
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