Following are the anions of soap which form Ca and Mg ions which we see as curd in water
Correct answer: D. Both A & B
- A. Sodium hexadecanoate
- B. Sodium octadecanoate
- C. Sodium pentadecanoate
- D. Both A & B
Explanation
Sodium hexadecanoate and sodium octadecanoate are soaps whose anions form insoluble calcium and magnesium salts, producing curdy scum in hard water. Choosing only one is the likely mistake, because both palmitate and stearate ions react with Ca2+ and Mg2+ to form insoluble salts.
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