Question

What can the addition of fatty acids to an alcohol directly produce?( explain your answer)

Answer 1

Answer:

Lipids

Explanation:

As fatty acids+ alcohol form lipids

Answer 2

Addition of fatty acids to an alcohol:

• The combination of fatty acids with alcohol produces Fatty Acid Esters.
• Fatty Acid Esters are a type of Esters that are shortly called FREs.
• Fatty Acid on reaction with glycerol produces monoglycerides, diglycerides, or triglycerides.
• Fatty Acid Esters are formed from one molecule of glycerol (an alcohol) and three fatty acid molecules (carboxylic acids).
• They make up most of the liquids stored in our body.
• They are found in our diet.
• The reaction of the the addition of fatty acids to an alcohol is depicted in the image.

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