When a Drop of the Fatty Acid Oleic Acid (CH₃(CH₂)₇CH=CH(CH₂)₇CO₂H)is

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Essay

When a drop of the fatty acid oleic acid (CH₃(CH₂)₇CH=CH(CH₂)₇CO₂H)is added to water it forms a molecule thick layer on the surface of the water.What is the likely orientation of the acid on the water surface?

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