Linolenic Acid (C₁₈H₃₀O₂) Can Be Hydrogenated to Stearic Acid by Reacting

question 31

Multiple Choice

Linolenic acid (C₁₈H₃₀O₂) can be hydrogenated to stearic acid by reacting it with hydrogen gas according to the equation: C₁₈H₃₀O₂ + 3H₂ → C₁₈H₃₆O₂
What volume of hydrogen gas, measured at STP, is required to react with 10.5 g of linolenic acid in this reaction?

• A)2.53 L
• B)1.69 L
• C)1.27 L
• D)845 mL
• E)422 mL

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