why soaps cannot be used in acidic medium
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Soaps are potassium or sodium salt of long chain carboxylic acid. When soaps react with Acidic water, precipitation occur due to the decomposition of soaps.
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HEYA..!!
soaps are basic in nature. hence if they are used in acidic solution, they will react in the solution and form a salt. thus, micelles will not form.
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soaps are basic in nature. hence if they are used in acidic solution, they will react in the solution and form a salt. thus, micelles will not form.
Hope it helps.. :)
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