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Question
The process involved in making soap is called __________?
A
saponification
✓ Official correct answer
B
hydrolysis
C
condensation
D
polymerisation
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A
saponification
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B
hydrolysis
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C
condensation
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D
polymerisation
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Explanation
Soap is made by saponification of fats/oils.
Hence the keyed answer is saponification.
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