A lecithin was hydrolyzed to yield two equivalents of myristic acid. (a) Draw the structure of the

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A lecithin was hydrolyzed to yield two equivalents of myristic acid.

(a) Draw the structure of the lecithin.

(b) This compound is chiral, but only one enantiomer predominates in nature. Draw the enantiomer that is found in nature.

(c) The phosphodiester is generally located at C3 of the glycerol unit. If the phosphodiester was located at C2, would the compound be chiral?

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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