Which of the following compounds is formed on hydrogenolysis of tristearin?
Correct answer: B. Octadecyl alcohol
- A. Stearic acid
- B. Octadecyl alcohol
- C. Tricarboxylic acid
- D. Heptadecyl alcohol
Explanation
Hydrogenolysis of tristearin involves breaking the ester bonds between glycerol and the stearic acid chains. As a result, the primary product formed is often fatty alcohols. In this case, octadecyl alcohol, also known as stearyl alcohol, is a probable product of the hydrogenolysis of tristearin.
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