
Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The acid hydrolysis of the given monoglyceride that contains tetradecanoic acid esterified glycerol has to be written.
Concept Introduction:
Esterification reaction: Esters are prepared by the reaction of a
Here, the
Saponification: Breaking the ester bond of a glyceride by the addition of a water molecule in the presence of a strong base.
Acid Catalyzed Hydration Reaction: The reaction involves breaking of π-bonds between carbon-carbon multiple bonds and addition of alcohol to more substituted position of carbon in the molecule.
(b)
Interpretation:
The acid hydrolysis of the given monoglyceride that contains dodecanoic acid esterified glycerol has to be written.
Concept Introduction:
Refer part (a).

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