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प्रश्न
Which of the following sets of materials can be used for conducting a saponification reaction for the preparation of soap?
(a) Ca(OH)2 and neem oil
(b) NaOH and neem oil
(c) NaOH and mineral oil
(d) Ca(OH)2 and mineral oil
उत्तर
Soaps are sodium or potassium salts of long-chain fatty acids. They are prepared by the reaction of a long-chain fatty acid with either NaOH or KOH. This reaction is known as the saponification reaction. Among the given sets of materials, a soap can be prepared by the reaction between NaOH and neem oil (long-chain fatty acid).
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).
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संबंधित प्रश्न
A student takes four test tubes marked P, Q, R and S of 25 mL capacity and fills 10 mL of distilled water in each. He dissolves one spoon full of four different salts in each as − KCl in P, NaCl in Q, CaCl2 in R and MgCl2 in S. He then adds about 2 mL of a sample of soap solution to each of the above test tubes. On shaking the contents of each of the test tubes, he is likely to observe a good amount of lather (foam) in the test tubes marked
(a) P and Q
(b) R and S
(c) P, Q and R
(d) P, Q and S
What are the raw materials required for making soap in a laboratory (or at home)?
Fill in the following blank with suitable word:
The sodium salt of a long chain fatty acid is called .............
State one advantage of soaps over detergent.
A student takes 4 mL of distilled water in each of four test tubes I, II, III and IV, and then dissolves an equal amount of four different salts namely NaCl in I, CaCl2 in II, MgCl2 in III and KCl in IV. He then adds 8 drops of the given soap solution to each test tube and shakes the contents of the test tube 10 times. In which test tubes will enough lather (foam) be formed ?
(A) I and II
(B) II and III
(C) I and IV
(D) III and IV
Why are soaps not suitable for washing clothes when the water is hard?
What is meant by 'surface activity'?
Arrange the following statements in correct sequence
- Pour that solution into an empty matchbox, soap can be obtained after drying.
- Take the necessary quantity of water in a jar.
- Then add coconut oil drop by drop and stir it well.
- Add concentrated sodium hydroxide in the jar and allow it to cool.
- Try this soap to wash your hand kerchief.
- Cover your work area with old newspaper.
What are the two different types of molecules found in the soap?
In the soap micelles
