Which BEST Describes the Functional Groups in This Molecule of Soap

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which BEST describes the functional groups in this molecule of soap?

• A) a carboxylic acid
• B) a carboxylate group
• C) an alcohol and a ketone
• D) an alcohol and an aldehyde
• E) an alcohol, a sodium, and a carbonyl

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