Which of the following base is preferred in the manufacture of soaps?
Ca(OH)2
NaOH
Sr(OH)2
Cs(OH)
A
NaOH
B
Sr(OH)2
C
Ca(OH)2
D
Cs(OH)
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Calcium hydroxide, strontium hydroxide, and cesium hydroxide are not preferred for soap making. But, sodium hydroxide causes saponification and, is the essential ingredient in soap making. So option B is the correct one.
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