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Which by-product is obtained when soap is made from oils?
A
Sodium chloride
B
Sodium hydroxide
C
Fats
D
Glycerine
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A
Sodium chloride
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B
Sodium hydroxide
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C
Fats
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D
Glycerine
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Explanation
Saponification yields soap and glycerine (glycerol).
So the correct answer is Glycerine.
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