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Which functional group is commonly found in soap molecules?

1

Aldehyde

2

Ketone

3

Carboxylic acid

4

Alcohol

Answer and Solution

Answer

C. Carboxylic acid

Solution:

Soap molecules often consist of long-chain fatty acids and contain a carboxylic acid group that allows them to behave as surfactants, which aids in cleaning.

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