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Question
The saponification of a fat or oil is done using _____ solution for hot process.
Options
Ammonium hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide
Hydrochloric acid
Sodium chloride
Solution
The saponification of a fat or oil is done using hydrochloric acid solution for the hot process.
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