Soap is prepared by the reaction of fats with: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Soap is prepared by the reaction of fats with:
A. Ethanol
B. NaOH
C. HCl
D. NaCl
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Saponification: fat + NaOH → soap + glycerol. This is an alkaline hydrolysis. NaCl is used to precipitate soap (salting out).

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