Which of the following is the main component of bathing soap?
Correct answer: D. Potassium stearate
- A. Caustic potash
- B. Glycerine
- C. Potassium glycolate
- D. Potassium stearate
Explanation
Bathing soap are Na+ or K+ salts of carboxylic acid. Potassium stearate is K+ salt of carboxylic acid (C17H35CO2K).
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