Which of the following is a common soap?

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Sodium stearate

Sodium acetate

Calcium stearate

Sodium benzoate

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C₁₇H₃₅COONa is a soap with the chemical formula sodium stearate. Soaps are substances used with water for washing and cleaning that are made of a combination of natural oils or fats and sodium hydroxide or another strong alkali, with perfume and colouring typically added. Long-chain salts of sodium are the most common type of soap.

Hence, Sodium stearate is the most common soap.

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