Comparing the product and the starting material of the acidification of sodium c

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Comparing the product and the starting material of the acidification of sodium carboxylate (Figure 2), which of them will have higher solubility with water?  

a Biodiesel Discussions and Questions [Compatibility Model Home Insert Design Layout References Mailings Review View Times New Ro... 12 A- Ar Paste Emphasis eadin Reactions NaOH, H20, reflux Glycerol Soybean oil Sodium carboxylate Figure 1. Hydrolysis of soybean oil in basic conditions. HCI, Hao, reflux Sodium carboxylate Free fatty acid Figure 2. Acidification of the sodium carboxylate. H2SO4, CH,00H, 60 C Intermediate 2 Biodiesel Figure 3. Este cation of free fatty acid with methanol in acidic conditions. Page 1 of 6 386 Words English (US) E Search in Document Share A AaBbc Styles Strong Subtitle Title Pane IR Focus 110%

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Acids are capable of hydrogen bonding with water. Therefore starting material acid is soluble in water than esters.

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