Question

Select the incorrect statement from the following option.

(a) Hard soaps are the sodium carboxylates

(b) Soft soaps are potassium carboxylates

(c) Hard soaps are manufactured by cold process

(d) Example of soft soap – shampoo and shaving cream

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Answer 1

Right option is (c) Hard soaps are manufactured by cold process

The explanation is: Hard soaps are manufactured by hot process and soft soaps are manufactured by cold process.