Student's Study Guide and Solutions Manual for Organic Chemistry
Student's Study Guide and Solutions Manual for Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9780134066585
Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 31P
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The structure of dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine has to be given.

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Answer to Problem 31P

The structure of dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine is given below:

Student's Study Guide and Solutions Manual for Organic Chemistry, Chapter 25, Problem 31P , additional homework tip  1

Explanation of Solution

Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine is a surfactant found in the lining of the lungs.  This lining prevents the lungs from collapsing when the lung volume is low.  The injuries caused by inhaling particles can be avoided by this surfactant.

The structure of dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine is given below:

Student's Study Guide and Solutions Manual for Organic Chemistry, Chapter 25, Problem 31P , additional homework tip  2

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The structure of dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine was given.

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