Which of the following is an ordinary soap?
Correct answer: A. Sodium stearate
- A. Sodium stearate
- B. Sodium stearoyl lactylate
- C. Sodium acetate
- D. Sodium benzoate
Explanation
Sodium stearate is a salt of stearic acid, which is a fatty acid. It is a common ingredient in soap and is often used as a surfactant, helping to emulsify and solubilize oils and fats. So, sodium stearate is indeed an ingredient found in ordinary soap.
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