Question

The chemicals used for the preparation of toilet soap are : (A) Fat and sodium hydroxide (B) Fat and potassium hydroxide (C) Water and sodium hydroxide (D) Water and potassium hydrogen

Answer 1

Answer:

a fat and sodium hydroxide

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Answer -

(B) Fat and potassium hydroxide

● Explaination -

Toilet soaps are prepared from higher fatty acids and potassium hydroxide.

Fat + Potassium hydroxide --> Glycerol + Soap

* Note -

Soaps can be prepared by treatment of fat with both KOH and NaOH. But, KOH is preferred for toilet soaps so as to reduce harm to the skin.

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