Chapter 20, Problem 20P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of moles of ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}$ which are used up in the catalytic hydrogenation of one mole of a triglyceride containing given compounds is to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Fatty acids contain carboxylic group at the end of long hydrocarbon chain. On the basis of the presence of double bonds, there are two types of fatty acids, saturated fatty acid and unsaturated fatty acid. The double bonds between carbon atoms are absent in saturated fatty acids, whereas unsaturated fatty acids possess at least one double bond between carbon atoms.