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If soap has high alkali content it irritates skin. How can the amount of excess alkali be determined? What can be the source of excess alkali?
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Options:
  • A The amount of excess alkali can be determined by taste.
  • B The amount of excess alkali can be determined by the soap's color.
  • C Acid-base titration can be used to determine the excess amount of alkali in soap. The excess alkali left after hydrolysis of oil can be the source of alkalinity in soap.
  • D The source of excess alkali is usually natural oils in the soap.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Acid-base titration can be used to determine the excess amount of alkali in soap. The excess alkali left after hydrolysis of oil can be the source of alkalinity in soap.
Correct Option is : (C)
Acid-base titration can be used to determine the excess amount of alkali in soap. The excess alkali left after hydrolysis of oil can be the source of alkalinity in soap.

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