- Saponification uses a strong base to hydrolyze fats/oils. - NaOH produces hard soaps. - KOH produces soft or liquid soaps. - The softness of the soap is desirable for certain applications like liquid soaps or those used on the skin.
What is the specific purpose of using potassium hydroxide during the saponification process ?
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2023 · Topic: Detergents and Soap (Chemistry of Saponification: Oils, Fats, and Alkali)
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Answer: B. To obtain soaps which are soft on the skin
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