An ester bond is formed between glycerol and a fatty acid through a condensation reaction, where a hydroxyl group from each molecule reacts, releasing a water molecule.
Un enlace éster se forma entre el glicerol y un ácido graso a través de una reacción de condensación, donde un grupo hidroxilo de cada molécula reacciona liberando una molécula de agua.
| Front | Explain how an ester bond is formed between glycerol and a fatty acid. |
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| Back | Ester bond formation
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