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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Sodium or potassium salts of fatty acids are called
Options
A Proteins
B Terpenes
C Carbohydrates
D Soaps
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sodium and potassium salts of long-chain fatty acids are called soaps. They are amphiphilic molecules used as cleansing agents.

Hint

What are salts of fatty acids called?

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