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Yes it is. Sodium oleate is formed.

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Yes, oleic acid is soluble in dilute NaOH due to the formation of soap through saponification reaction. Oleic acid reacts with NaOH to form the sodium salt of oleic acid, which is a soap that is water-soluble.

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