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Is it true that sodium hydroxide is the base used in soap manufacturing.


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a

True

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False 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The above statement is true.
Sodium hydroxide is commonly called caustic soda or lye. It's a common ingredient in cleaning products and soaps. Sodium hydroxide is a white, odourless solid at room temperature. Sodium hydroxide liquid is colourless and odourless. It is extremely reactive to strong acids and water. Strong-base sodium hydroxide is sometimes referred to as caustic soda. Sodium hydroxide's chemical name is NaOH. It produces soap, medications, paper, rayon, and many other things.
 
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