The compound cetyl palmitate, $\text{C}_{15}\text{H}_{31}\text{CO}_2\text{C}_{16}\text{H}_{33}$, is a wax-like solid. Cetyl palmitate is warmed under reflux with an excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide. Which products are formed?
- A$\text{C}_{15}\text{H}_{31}\text{ONa}$ and $\text{C}_{16}\text{H}_{33}\text{CO}_2\text{Na}$
- B$\text{C}_{15}\text{H}_{31}\text{CO}_2\text{Na}$ and $\text{C}_{16}\text{H}_{33}\text{ONa}$
- C$\text{C}_{15}\text{H}_{31}\text{OH}$ and $\text{C}_{16}\text{H}_{33}\text{CO}_2\text{Na}$
- D$\text{C}_{15}\text{H}_{31}\text{CO}_2\text{Na}$ and $\text{C}_{16}\text{H}_{33}\text{OH}$