Chapter 12, Problem 23P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To draw the line angle formula for oleic acid and elaidic acid showing the configuration of the carbon-carbon double bond in each.

Concept Introduction:

In the condensed formula is a line-angle formula, the symbol for carbon and hydrogen atoms are not shown. Only carbon-carbon bonds are shown using lines. Single bonds are shown as double bond as and triple bond as The carbon atoms are represented as vertices and end of lines.