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Are all fatty acids monocarboxylic acids?
The answer to this question might solve a multiple choice in my previous chemistry exam, which caused an argument with my teacher.
We know that fatty acids form fats and oil due to their carboxylic ...
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'Hard' soap vs. 'Soft' soap: Why do they work this way?
In school, we did an experiment using fat and $\ce{KOH}$ to create 'soft' soap.
Afterwards, we added $\ce{NaOH}$ to change it into 'hard' soap.
I read on multiple places on the internet that the ...
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