In the following which is soap? | Chemistry | SolveeIt

In the following which is soap?

$CH_3COONa$

$CH_3ON$

$C_{17}H_{35}COONa$

$C_{17}H_{35}SO_3Na$

Answer

$C_{17}H_{35}COONa$

Explanation

As soaps are the sodium and potassium salts of higher fatty acids, thus $C_{17}H_{35}COONa$ sodium stearate is a soap.

Chemistry Question on Surface Chemistry