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Which of the following is an ordinary soap?

Correct answer: A. Sodium stearate

  • A. Sodium stearate
  • B. Calcium stearate
  • C. Sodium acetate
  • D. Sodium benzoate

Explanation

An ordinary soap is the sodium or potassium salt of a longchain fatty acid. Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid (an 18-carbon fatty acid) and is a primary component of many bar soaps.

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