Polyhydric alcohols
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1
Write the equation of glycerol + 3HNO₃ forming nitroglycerin.
C₃H₅(OH)₃ + 3HNO₃ → C₃H₅(ONO₂)₃ + 3H₂O
2
How many grams of H₂ are released when 124 g of ethylene glycol (2 mol) react with excess sodium?
4
3
Find the number of σ-bonds in ethylene glycol HOCH₂–CH₂OH.
9
4
Name one source of glycerol.
hydrolysis of fats