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The molecules that are sodium salts of long chain carboxylic acids are known as?

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Soap molecules

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Acidic molecules

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Basic molecules

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Perfume molecules

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Solution

The correct option is A Soap molecules
Soaps are sodium or potassium salts of long chain carboxylic acids

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