Chapter 19, Problem 19.55EP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The condensed structural formulas for all the products that are obtained from the saponification of the given triacylglycerol with $\text{NaOH}$ have to be drawn.

Concept introduction: Triacylglycerol is produced by the reaction of one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of fatty acid.  The three hydroxyl groups of glycerol get esterified on reaction with fatty acids.

The process of converting a fat or oil into the fatty acid salts and glycerol in the presence of water and a base like $\text{NaOH}$ is known as saponification.