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Which of the following represents soap?

A

`C_(17)H_(35)COOK`

B

`C_(17)H_(35)COOH`

C

`C_(15)H_(31)COOH`

D

`(C_(17)H_(35)COO_(2)Ca`

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A
Soaps are the sodium or potassium salts of higher fatty acids .e.g., `C_(17)H_(37)COOK` (patassium stearate). These ar obtained by alkaline hydrolysis of oils and fats. The reaction is called saponification.
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