Which of These Structures Represents a Soap

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of these structures represents a soap?

• A)CH₃CO₂^- K⁺
• B)CH₃(CH₂)₁₄CO₂^- Na⁺
• C)CH₃(CH₂)₁₂COOH
• D)CH₃(CH₂)₇CO₂(CH₂)₇Na
• E)More than one of the compounds is a soap.

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