For each pair of triglycerides, identify the one that is expected to have the higher melting point.

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For each pair of triglycerides, identify the one that is expected to have the higher melting point. Consult Table 26.1 to determine which fatty acid residues are present in each triglyceride.

(a) Trilaurin and trimyristin 

(b) Triarachidin and trilinolein

(c) Triolein and trilinolein 

(d) Trimyristin and tristearin

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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