A) \[{{C}_{17}}{{H}_{35}}COOK\]
B) \[{{C}_{17}}{{H}_{35}}COOH\]
C) \[{{C}_{15}}{{H}_{31}}COOH\]
D) \[{{({{C}_{17}}{{H}_{35}}COO)}_{2}}Ca\]
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Soaps are the sodium or potassium salt of higher fatty acids e.g., \[{{C}_{17}}{{H}_{35}}COOK\] (potassium stearate). These are obtained by alkaline hydrolysis of oils and fats. The reaction is called saponification.
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