1.The reaction that is required in making soap is: ester hydrolysis hydration esterification hydrogenation

Q: Dishwashing soaps are synthetic detergents. What is their chemical nature?

A: Dishwashing soaps are non-ionic detergents. It can be prepared by the reaction of stearic acid with…

Q: Explain the chemical reactions in soap.

A: Saponification:- the process of formation of soap by lipid or fatty acid by action of aqous alkaline…

Q: Explain the structure of soap molecules

A: The structure of soap molecules is to be explained.

Q: Which of the following organic compounds dissolves in 10% NaOH? O diethylether O 3-methyl-3-pentanol…

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Q: Describe how soaps function as cleaning agents.

A: Soaps are long chain of fatty acids.

Q: Why is the soap derived from coconut oil so soluble?

A: We know that " Coconut oil is a source of lauric acid (12 carbons) which can be made into sodium…

Q: A) soaps have a longer hydrophobic tail than detergents. B) soaps have a negatively charged polar…

A: Soaps are the sodium or potassium salt of long chain carboxylic acid. Detergents are generally…

Q: What is the difference between the molecules of soaps and detergents, chemically? Explain the…

A: The difference between the molecules of soaps and detergents, chemically is given below

Q: what makes acetone,Ethanol,and Sucrose compounds soluble in water?

A: Sucrose  Sugar dissolves in water because energy is given off when the slightly polar sucrose…

Q: what intermolecular forces cause ethyl acetate to be insoluble in water, but soluble in hexane?

A: The rule is that : like dissolve like. The predominant intermolecular force present in ethyl acetate…

Q: which are the main ingredients in certain pesticides and “nerve gases”

A: Nerve gases are a class of organic chemicals that interupt the mechanisms by which nerves transfer…

Q: Identify the non-polar organic molecule which can pass freely through the plasma membrane. CH3CH2OH…

A: The molecules which are symmetric in nature will always be non polar and the molecules which are non…

Q: What are intermolecular forces, and how do they create ahydrogen bond?

A: Force: It is the pushing or pulling of an object having a certain mass that will result in the…

Q: Define soaps?

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Q: OH + HqO OH OH OH но OH HO OH OH OH OH OH

A: The reaction is the type of hydrolysis. First oxygen abstract the proton from the water then…

Q: Describe the saponification reaction that occurs when oil and sodium hydroxide react initially. Draw…

A: In this question, we will discuss about saponification reaction of oil and NaOH and also draw the…

Q: Is salt soluble in 50% of ethanol? Are the substances lauric acid and acetic acid solids or liquids…

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Q: Phthalate esters are used as plasticizers. What is a plasticizer? Explain why plastics become…

A: Phthalates are a the chemicals group which are used to enhance the plastics more durable. They are…

Q: True or false: Water is a product of a condensation reaction.  True or false: Water is a reactant…

A: This question is related to organic chemistry. Two statements are given, one regarding condensation…

Q: What is the chemical breakdown or structure of baking soda

A: Baking soda is common name for sodium bicarbonate.

Q: Explain the cleaning property of soaps and synthetic detergents based on your observation of their…

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Q: The chemical formula of our soap is CH3(CH2)14COO-Na+. Draw the skeletal structure. Box the portion…

A: Given, the chemical formula of soap is CH3(CH2)14COO-Na+

Q: Salicylic acid is added into a test tube, followed by methanol and sulfuric acid as the catalyst. It…

A: Given that, salicylic acid is added into a test tube, followed by methanol and sulfuric acid as the…

Q: If corn oil is used to make soap, what is the formula of the most abundant soap formed?

A: Corn oil has high amount of unsaturated fatty acids such as myristic,palmic, stearic and linoleic…

Q: are the requirements to make a certain compound soluble to water versus organic solvents?

A: Solubility of compound depends upon two factors:  (1)  like dissolves like means nature of solute…

Q: 5. Sodium acetate and sodium propionate are poor soaps. Why?

A: Sodium acetate and sodium propionate are poor soaps. Explanation and reason given below.

Q: Name the important by-products of soap industry.

A: The important by-products of the soap industry have to be given.

Q: Soaps work best when water is neutral or alkaline, but not very well when water is acidic. Explain…

A: Soap is mixture of sodium salt of long chain fatty acids.

Q: Write the names of the reactants and product in the soap synthesis.

A: We need to write the reagents and products of the chemical reaction of the synthesis of soap. Soaps…

Vitamins and Coenzymes

A class of organic compounds needed in the human body for normal activities is known as vitamins. They are characterized into two parts depending upon their solubility in water. They can act as coenzymes, cofactors, or prosthetic groups for enzymes.