Chapter 17.9, Problem 17.24P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The products formed when the given triacylglycerol is hydrolyzed with water and H₂SO₄ should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Lipids are biomolecules which involve in different biochemical reactions. They are special types of organic molecules which can only identify with the help of their physical properties, not by the presence of any certain functional group. In general, lipids contain a large number of C-C and C-H bonds with few polar functional groups such as −OH, -SH, etc; such as triacylglycerol consists of three ester groups whereas Vitamin E is composed of both ether and phenolic groups.