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Cetyl Palmitate Is a Component of Spermaceti Wax,isolated from the Heads

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Cetyl palmitate is a component of spermaceti wax,isolated from the heads of sperm whales,and used in cosmetics.In which solvent would cetyl palmitate be expected to have the greatest solubility? Cetyl palmitate is a component of spermaceti wax,isolated from the heads of sperm whales,and used in cosmetics.In which solvent would cetyl palmitate be expected to have the greatest solubility? A) acetic acid (CH<sub>3</sub>COOH) B) ethyl alcohol (CH<sub>3</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>OH) C) decane (CH<sub>3</sub>(CH<sub>2</sub>) <sub>6</sub>CH<sub>3</sub>) D) water E) 5% NaCl(aq)


A) acetic acid (CH3COOH)
B) ethyl alcohol (CH3CH2OH)
C) decane (CH3(CH2) 6CH3)
D) water
E) 5% NaCl(aq)

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