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Sodium or potassium salts of higher fatty acids are called

A

Soaps

B

Terpenes

C

Sugars

D

Alkaloids

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To solve the question "Sodium or potassium salts of higher fatty acids are called," we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Carboxylic Acids**: - Carboxylic acids are organic compounds that contain a carboxyl group (-COOH). The general formula for carboxylic acids is RCOOH, where R is a hydrocarbon chain. 2. **Identifying Higher Fatty Acids**: - Higher fatty acids are long-chain carboxylic acids, typically containing more than 12 carbon atoms. Examples include stearic acid (C18H36O2) and palmitic acid (C16H32O2). 3. **Formation of Salts**: - When higher fatty acids react with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or potassium hydroxide (KOH), they form sodium or potassium salts. This reaction is a neutralization reaction where the hydrogen ion (H+) from the carboxylic acid is replaced by a sodium or potassium ion. 4. **Naming the Salts**: - The sodium or potassium salts of fatty acids are commonly referred to as "soaps." For example: - Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid. - Potassium palmitate is the potassium salt of palmitic acid. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the sodium or potassium salts of higher fatty acids are collectively known as "soaps." ### Final Answer: Sodium or potassium salts of higher fatty acids are called **soaps**. ---
To solve the question "Sodium or potassium salts of higher fatty acids are called," we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Carboxylic Acids**: - Carboxylic acids are organic compounds that contain a carboxyl group (-COOH). The general formula for carboxylic acids is RCOOH, where R is a hydrocarbon chain. 2. **Identifying Higher Fatty Acids**: ...
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