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(Solved): 3A) The image below is a synthetic carbohydrate that has been chemically modified to replace the hy ...
3A) The image below is a synthetic carbohydrate that has been chemically modified to replace the hydroxyl groups with fatty acids. On the diagram, draw arrows to indicate the fatty acids and indicate any fatty acids that are saturated, cis-unsaturated, or trans-unsaturated. 3B) Would the addition of the fatty acids change the ability of the carbohydrate to dissolve in water? Explain your reasoning.