Soap
a. Assume that Crisco is a single triacylglyceride (it is actually a mixture of triacylglycerides) in which all acyl groups are palmitate (palmitic acid = CH,3(CH2)14CO2H). Draw the structure of this triacylglyceride.
b. Show the products that are generated when Crisco and sodium hydroxide react. Use the same assumption as in question a. b. Show the products that are generated when Crisco and sodium hydroxide react. Use the same assumption as in question a.
c. What is the purpose of adding ethanol in the preparation of soap?

The structure of the triacylglyceride can be seen in the first image attached below and the products produced as the result of the reaction between Crisco and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) are Glycerol and 3-Palmitic acid as shown in the second image below.

Lastly, the purpose of the addition of ethanol is because water and oils are not miscible. Thus, ethanol has the potential to mix and dissolve in water as well as in oil on a selective partial level. This method aids in the formation of water, soap, salt, and fatty acids from the interaction between fatty acid and sodium hydroxide. As a result, ethanol improves the interaction between the water and the oil. It is less polar to water and aids in the dissolution of nonpolar fats such that sodium hydroxide may react with ethanol.