Which of the Following Might Be Helpful in Distinguishing Between

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might be helpful in distinguishing between oleic acid and linoleic acid?

• A) Examine the stoichiometry of the reaction with NaOH/H₂O
• B) Examine the stoichiometry of complete catalytic hydrogenation.
• C) Examine products obtained after subjecting the sample to catalytic hydrogenation
• D) Examine products obtained after subjecting the sample to : i)O₃,CH₂Cl₂;ii)Zn,CH₃CO₂H
• E) Two of the above

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