Chapter 17, Problem 17.32QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

For the esterification of glycerol reacts with three molecules of palmitic acid the completed reaction has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

Esterification reaction:

Esters are prepared by the reaction of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol molecule with the elimination of water molecule. The addition of a strong acid such as ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ is used to increase the rate of reaction.

Here, the $-OH$ group is attached to the carbonyl carbon atom of the carboxylic acid is being replaced by $-OR\text{'}$ present in the alcohol forming ester and water.