In forming an acid chloride from a carboxylic acid the acidic hydrogen atom is replaced by a chlorine atom
false
The potassium salts of the carboxylic acids are more soluble in water than the sodium salts of carboxylic acids
true
The carboxyl group is found in all fatty acids
true
Saponification is hydrogenation of an ester under basic conditions
false
Carboxylic acids are to weak to neutralize strong bases such as NaOh
true
The non polar part of a soap is called the hydrophilic end
false
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