Which salt is used in the manufacture of soap? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which salt is used in the manufacture of soap?
A. Sodium carbonate
B. Sodium hydroxide
C. Sodium bicarbonate
D. Sodium chloride
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Soap is made by saponification using NaOH (for hard soap) or KOH (for soft soap). NaCl is used to precipitate soap; Na₂CO₃ is washing soda.

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