The Product of an Esterification Reaction Between Which of the Following

question 49

Multiple Choice

The product of an esterification reaction between which of the following molecules would be a fat?
I.CH₃(CH₂) ₁₄COOH
II.CH₃(CH₂) ₇CH=CH(CH₂) ₇COOH
III.HOCH₂CH₂OH
IV.HOCH₂CH(OH) CH₂OH

• A)I and IV
• B)II and III
• C)II and IV
• D)I and III
• E)I and II

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