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On April 21, 2024, 11:35 AM

Question 16.4:

Write the chemical equation for preparing sodium soap from glyceryl oleate and glyceryl palmitate. Structural formulae of these compounds are given below.

(i) 

(ii) 

Answer:

(i)

(ii)

Question 16.5:

Following type of nom-ionic detergents are present in liquid detergents, emulsifying agents and wetting agents. Label the hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts in the molecule. Identify the functional group (s) present in the molecule.

Answer:

Functional groups present in the molecule are:

(i) Ether, and

(ii) primary alcoholic group