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

Multiple Choice

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 (CH₃COOH)
B) ethyl alcohol (CH₃CH₂OH)
C) petroleum ether (a mixture of liquid alkanes)
D) water
E) 5% NaCl(aq)