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Which statement comparing the soap sodiu...

Which statement comparing the soap sodium stearate, and the detergent sodium lauryl sulfate is not true ?

A

both form micelles in water dispersion

B

at `pH` below 6.5 the soap precipitates, the detergent does not

C

the soap is less alkaline ( basic ) than the detergent

D

calcium salts of the soap are relatively insoluble

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Hydrolysis of carboxylate ion makes the solution strongly alkaline.
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