Q4. In the acid-catalysed transesterification reaction you have done today: H₂SO4 triacylglycerol + 1-propanol Which reagent is the limiting reagent and which is in excess? | Limiting reagent: Excess reagent: fatty acid propyl ester + glycerol

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Which reagent is the limiting reagent and which is in excess?

Q4. In the acid-catalysed transesterification reaction you have done today:
H₂SO4
triacylglycerol + 1-propanol
Which reagent is the limiting reagent and which is in excess?
Limiting reagent:
Excess reagent:
fatty acid propyl ester + glycerol
Transcribed Image Text:Q4. In the acid-catalysed transesterification reaction you have done today: H₂SO4 triacylglycerol + 1-propanol Which reagent is the limiting reagent and which is in excess? Limiting reagent: Excess reagent: fatty acid propyl ester + glycerol
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