Match each chemical process involving alkanoic acids, esters, or fats on the left with its correct chemical description on the right.
- EsterificationReversible reaction between an alkanoic acid and an alkanol forming an ester and water
- SaponificationAlkaline hydrolysis of fats yielding soap and glycerol
- Hydrogenation of oilsAddition of hydrogen gas across C=C double bonds to convert liquid oils into solid fats
Answer
Esterification pairs with 'Reversible reaction between an alkanoic acid and an alkanol forming an ester and water'. Saponification pairs with 'Alkaline hydrolysis of fats yielding soap and glycerol'. Hydrogenation of oils pairs with 'Addition of hydrogen gas across C=C double bonds to convert liquid oils into solid fats'.
Esterification is defined as the reversible condensation between an alkanoic acid and an alkanol. Saponification is the base-catalyzed hydrolysis of esters/fats to produce soap and glycerol. Hydrogenation reduces unsaturation in vegetable oils by adding hydrogen across carbon-carbon double bonds.
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Key Concept
Reactions and industrial processes of alkanoic acids, esters, fats, and oils