Write the structural formula of the product of (a) The reaction of glycerol (1,2,3-trihydroxypropane) with stearic acid,

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Write the structural formula of the product of

(a) The reaction of glycerol (1,2,3-trihydroxypropane) with stearic acid, CH3(CH2)16COOH, to produce a saturated fat;

(b) The oxidation of 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol by sodium dichromate in an acidic organic solvent.

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

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