1.1. Write a balanced equation to show the formation of the following tri-ester, shown in Figure 1 below.

Figure 1

1.2. Esters can undergo hydrolysis reactions.

 Hydrolysis is performed on the cyclic ester shown in Figure 2 below.

Figure 2

 i) State the reaction conditions needed for alkaline hydrolysis of the ester in Figure 2 to occur.

 ii) Deduce the displayed formula of the organic product formed from acid hydrolysis of the cyclic ester.

1.3. Vegetable oils are often reacted with methanol in the manufacture of biodiesel.

Figure 3

 Write the equation for the reaction of the vegetable oil shown in Figure 3 with methanol.

1.4. The vegetable oil shown in Figure 3, from part (c), was used to make soap.

State the reagent and conditions for the saponification reaction and draw the structure of one possible soap product formed.