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Trimyristin is obtained from coconut oil and has the molecular formula C45H85O5. On being heated with aqueous sodium hydroxide followed by acidification, trimyristin was converted to glycerol and tetradecanoic acid as the only products. What is the structure of trimyristin?

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Trimyristin is obtained from coconut oil and has the molecular formula C45H85O5. On-example-1
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