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Which of the following formula represents soap ?A. `C_(17) H_(35) COOH`B. `C_(17)H_(35) COOK`C. `C_(15)H_(31) COOH`D. `C_(17)H_(35)(COO)_(2) Ca`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Soaps are the sodium or potassium salts of higher fatty acid `e.g. C_(17)H_(35)COOK` (potassium stearate). These are obtained by alkaline hydrolysis of oil and fat (saponification)


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