Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

by Wade Jr., L. G.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321768418

ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 25 - Lipids - Problems - Page 1208: Problem 25-4 b

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Sodium stearate reacts with magnesium ions to form an insoluble salt. The equation is balanced as shown below.

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