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Question

i. Provide the complete hydrogenation equation of the compound below.

ii. Identify the common name of the fatty acid from which the acyl groups in the product were derived.

Chemical structure of triacylglycerol before hydrogenation.

Accepted Answer

Hydrogenation reaction of stearic acid and arachidic acid with 15 eq. H2 and Ni.

Answer

Hydrogenation reaction of stearic acid and arachidic acid with 15 eq. H2 and Ni.

Answer

Hydrogenation reaction of nonadecylic acid with 12 eq. H2 and Ni.

Answer

Hydrogenation reaction of stearic acid and nonadecylic acid with 12 eq. H2 and Ni.