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Lipid Questions

Qu 1: (a) An unsaturated triglyceride must contain which functional groups ?
(b) Draw the mechanism for the saponification reaction of a triglyceride with aq. NaOH
Qu 2: Rank the following fatty acids according to their melting points:
(a)  stearic, palmitic, lauric  (b) linoleic, oleic, stearic
Qu 3: Identify the isoprene units in the following terpenes:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Qu 4: Limonene (see structure (a) in Qu3 above) could be made by a dimerisation is isoprene via an important named organic reaction. Which one ?
Qu 5: How do soaps clean up oil or grease ?

Answers ?


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