Write the equation for the esterification of glycerol and three palmitic acids

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Tim Ogilvy · Answer 1 · 2018-06-09T04:07:09+0000

During an esterification reaction, fatty acids and alcohols combine to form an ester. This is a condensation reaction and it produces water as its side product. The formulas of the reactants are:
Palmitic acid: CH₃(CH₂)₁₄COOH
Glycerol: C₃H₈O₃

Reaction equation:

3CH₃(CH₂)₁₄COOH + C₃H₈O₃ → 3H₂O + C₅₁H₉₈O₆

Write the equation for the esterification of glycerol and three palmitic acids

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