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2) Write the reaction for the saponification of Heptyl heptanoate with potassium hydroxide. 3) Identify the main functional group present in triglycerides. Draw an example.

          2) Write the reaction for the saponification of Heptyl heptanoate with potassium hydroxide.
3) Identify the main functional group present in triglycerides. Draw an example.

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

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Step 1: Understand that saponification is a reaction where an ester reacts with a base (in this case potassium hydroxide) to produce a carboxylate salt and an alcohol. Show more…

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2) Write the reaction for the saponification of Heptyl heptanoate with potassium hydroxide. 3) Identify the main functional group present in triglycerides. Draw an example.