Soap and Detergents

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Q1Consider the following statements: Soap is a sodium or potassium salt of a long-chain fatty acid. Detergents are generally sodium salts of benzene sulphonic acid or alkyl sulphates. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q2Which of the following is responsible for the cleansing action of soap?MediumSolve →Q3What is a micelle?MediumSolve →Q4Soaps are ineffective in hard water because:MediumSolve →Q5Which of the following is biodegradable?MediumSolve →Q6Which chemical is commonly used to manufacture soap?MediumSolve →Q7The process of making soap is known as:MediumSolve →Q8Which of the following statements is true regarding detergents?MediumSolve →Q9Which substance is produced as a by-product during saponification?MediumSolve →Q10Which of the following can cause eutrophication when released in large amounts into water bodies?MediumSolve →

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