Consider the following Statements 1 . Hard soaps ( common bar soaps ) are the sodium salts of fatty acids . 2 . Soft soaps are the potassium salts of fatty acids and semi-solid in nature . Which of the statement given above is / are correct ?
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct option is C. Both 1 and 2
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