Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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Chapter 15, Problem 46E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of sodium palmitate having formula C16H31O2Na is to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Soap molecules have polar and non-polar sides, which helps in the dissolution of non-polar molecules to non-polar side and polar molecules to polar sides.

Soap molecules contain an alkyl chain and COO Na+ where the alkyl chain is non-polar, whereas COO Na+ is polar in nature.

General formula of soap is CH3(CH2)nCOO Na+.

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