Waxes are compounds that are
A) the result of the reaction of a fatty acid and sodium hydroxide.
B) extremely hydrophilic due to the head end of the compound.
C) mixtures of water insoluble compounds, especially esters.
D) small compounds produced when short chain fatty acids react with an alcohol.
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