Chapter 15, Problem 15.55AP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Product of hydrolysis of below triacylglycerol in presence of water and sulfuric acid has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Hydrolysis of ester with water in presence of acid produces carboxylic acid and alcohol. The reaction that explains the hydrolysis of ester is as follows:

Here, $\text{R}$ and ${\text{R}}^{\prime }$ are different alkyl groups.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Product of hydrolysis of triacylglycerol in presence of water and sodium hydroxide has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Basic hydrolysis of triacylglycerol with water in presence of base produces metal salt of fatty acid and alcohol. The reaction that explains the basic hydrolysis of triacylglycerol is as follows:

Here, $\text{R}$ and ${\text{R}}^{\prime }$ are different alkyl groups.