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Soaps are prepared by chemical treating of _________ by strong alkaline solutions.(a) Oils and salts(b) Oils and fats(c) Salts and fats(d) Fats and proteinsI have been asked this question during a job interview.My question is based upon Classification of Lubricants in chapter Lubricants of Applied Chemistry

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The correct ANSWER is (b) Oils and fats

The explanation is: SOAPS are MADE up of the chemical TREATMENT of the oils and fats by strong alkaline solution. The soap MOLECULE is the long non-polar tail which is hydrophobic end and the other is salt polar end which is the hydrophilic end.



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