Which one of the following substances is most likely to be used as soap?

C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{12} C O O C H_{3}

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C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{5} O (C H_{2})_{5} C H_{3}

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C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{14} C O O N a

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C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{12} C H C l_{2}

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The correct option is C $C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{12} C O O C H_{3}$
Sodium or potassium soap is produced by hydrolysis of oil and fats with caustic soda or caustic potash. The reaction is known as saponification. Soap derived from palm oil is sodium palmate $(C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{14} C O O N a)$ .

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