Chapter 8.4, Problem 8.31QAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Is linoleic acid oxidized or reduced in the hydrogenation reaction?

  ${\text{C}}_{\text{18}}{\text{H}}_{\text{32}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}{\text{+ 2H}}_{\text{2}}\to {\text{C}}_{\text{18}}{\text{H}}_{\text{36}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$

Concept introduction:

Hydrogenation reaction is a reduction reaction. If a compound accepts hydrogen then the compound undergoes reduction reaction.