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Question

Write a balanced chemical equation for the hydrogenation of triolein, a fat consisting of glycerol and three oleic acid molecules. Use condensed structural formulas.

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Balanced chemical equation for the hydrogenation of triolein.

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Chemical structure of triolein, a fat with glycerol and three oleic acid molecules.

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Illustration of hydrogenation process for triacylglycerol.

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Diagram showing the reaction of triolein during hydrogenation.