One of the compounds present in carnauba wax was isolated, purified, and then treated with aqueous sodium

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One of the compounds present in carnauba wax was isolated, purified, and then treated with aqueous sodium hydroxide to yield an alcohol with 30 carbon atoms and a carboxylate ion with 20 carbon atoms. Draw the likely structure of the compound.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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