Which of following represents soap

Which Of Following Represents Soap Chemistry Question

Which of following represents soap

Options

(a) C₁₇H₃₅COOK
(b) C₁₇H₃₅COOH
(c) C₁₅H₃₁COOH
(d) (C₁₇H₃₅COO)₂Ca

Correct Answer:

C₁₇H₃₅COOK

Explanation:

Soaps are the sodium or potassium salts of higher fatty acids, e.g. C₁₇H₃₅COOK (potassium stearate ). These are obtained by alkaline hydrolysis of oils and fats, which is called as saponification.

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Topics: Chemistry in Everyday Life (71)
Subject: Chemistry (2512)

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