(a)
Interpretation:
The species X is to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Fatty acid biosynthesis takes place by Claisen condensation reaction. Fatty acid degradation will be reverse of the Claisen condensation reaction. Claisen condensation is the condensation reaction of two
(b)
Interpretation:
The curved arrow mechanism for the degradation of the fatty acid is to be shown.
Concept Introduction:
Fatty acid biosynthesis takes place by Claisen condensation reaction. Fatty acid degradation will be reverse of the Claisen condensation reaction. Claisen condensation is the condensation reaction of two ketone or ester groups.
(c)
Interpretation:
The relationship between the given reaction and Claisen condensation is to be stated.
Concept-Introduction:
Fatty acid biosynthesis takes place by Claisen condensation reaction. Fatty acid degradation will be reverse of the Claisen condensation reaction. Claisen condensation is the condensation reaction of two ketone or ester groups.
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