Figure 2 Abbreviated structural formula of the molecule formed from reaction of

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Figure 2 Abbreviated structural formula of the molecule formed from reaction of one glycerol molecule and three different fatty acids.

(a) (i) Circle and name the new functional group(s) produced by this reaction. What type of reaction is represented by the reaction of the fatty acids with glycerol, and what other product is generated by these reactions?

Hint: Fatty acids are carboxylic acids. You will find it helpful to review Book 4, Section 15.1.1.

(ii) Explain why the compound with the molecular structure you have drawn in part (a)(i) is not soluble in water. (Guideline: up to 120 words.)

Explanation / Answer

1. ESTER GROUP, 2, ESTERIFICATION,3. WATER BYPRODUCT.

BECAUSE FREEE oh gr is not there in the pdt, the product is totallly hydrophobic and thats what not soluble in water

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