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Which functional group is present in soap?​

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Answered by geetasahani
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Soap is made by treating fats with a strong solution of lye (NaOH). The ester functional groups are hydrolyzed releasing its alcohol portion as glycerol and the acid portions as the a mixture of the sodium salts of the fatty acid. The glycerol is water soluble and is separated from the fatty acid salts.

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Answered by BeautifulWitch
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Soap is made by treating fats with a strong solution of lye (NaOH). The ester functional groups are hydrolyzed releasing its alcohol portion as glycerol and the acid portions as the a mixture of the sodium salts of the fatty acid. The glycerol is water soluble and is separated from the fatty acid salts.

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