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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.
