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(a)
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
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(b)
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:
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