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The deformations caused in oil paintings are due to saponification.(a) True(b) FalseI had been asked this question in an online interview.The query is from Saponification Value topic in chapter Lubricants of Applied Chemistry

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Right answer is (a) True

The explanation is: The visible DEFORMATIONS OCCUR due to SAPONIFICATION. The ground layers of oil PAINT contain heavy pigments of metals like zinc white and they react with fatty acids and CAUSE saponification.



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