How Could You Synthesize Stearolic Acid,CH₃(CH₂)₇C=C(CH₂)₇COOH from Oleic Acid,CH₃(CH₂)₇CH=CH(CH₂)₇COOH

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Multiple Choice

How could you synthesize stearolic acid,CH₃(CH₂) ₇C=C(CH₂) ₇COOH from oleic acid,CH₃(CH₂) ₇CH=CH(CH₂) ₇COOH?

• A)Br₂,CCl₄; then 3 NaNH₂,heat; then H₃O⁺
• B)Li,liq.NH₃; then H₃O⁺
• C)H₂,Pd
• D)Peracid; then H₃O⁺; then HA,H₂O,heat
• E)Excess HCl; then KOH,C₂H₅OH,heat

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