(C) Soaps are defined as the $Na$ or $K$ salts of long-chain (higher) fatty acids,such as stearic,palmitic,or oleic acid. These are produced by the pr

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$Na$ salts of higher fatty acids

(C) Soaps are defined as the $Na$ or $K$ salts of long-chain (higher) fatty acids,such as stearic,palmitic,or oleic acid. These are produced by the process of saponification,where fats or oils are reacted with an alkali like $NaOH$ or $KOH$.

Class 11 Biology Biomolecules Lipid

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Ordinary soaps are defined as:

A
$Al$ salts of higher fatty acids
B
$Na$ salts of lower fatty acids
C
$Na$ salts of higher fatty acids
D
$Mg$ salts of lower fatty acids

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$A$ fatty acid that has the capacity to absorb hydrogen or halogen atoms is:

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Which fatty acid is represented by the formula $CH_3-(CH_2)_{16}-COOH$?

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Match the following Column-$I$ with Column-$II$:

Column-$I$ Column-$II$

$(A)$ Short-chain unsaturated fatty acid $(i)$ Oleic acid

$(B)$ Long-chain unsaturated fatty acid $(ii)$ Crotonic acid

$(C)$ Short-chain saturated fatty acid $(iii)$ Butyric acid

$(D)$ Long-chain saturated fatty acid $(iv)$ Palmitic acid

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(A)$ Short-chain unsaturated fatty acid	$(i)$ Oleic acid
$(B)$ Long-chain unsaturated fatty acid	$(ii)$ Crotonic acid
$(C)$ Short-chain saturated fatty acid	$(iii)$ Butyric acid
$(D)$ Long-chain saturated fatty acid	$(iv)$ Palmitic acid