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Which long chain fatty acids are examples for forming soaps?
Options
- AStearic, oleic, and palmitic acids
- BLactic, citric, and acetic acids
- CSulfuric, hydrochloric, and nitric acids
- DPhosphoric, formic, and butyric acids
Correct answer
A. Stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids
Step-by-step solution
Examples of long chain fatty acids used in soaps for cleaning, including stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids.