What is the product of the hydrogenation reaction of the triacylglycerol below? Does the product have a lower or higher melting point than the reactant?

• A. Glyceryl tripalmitate; Higher MP
• B. Glyceryl tripalmitate; Lower MP
• C. Glyceryl tristearate; Higher MP
• D. Glyceryl tristearate; Lower MP

Answer: (A)