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Question
Which of the following enhances leathering property of soap?
Options
Sodium carbonate
Sodium rosinate
Sodium stearate
Trisodium phosphate
Solution
Sodium rosinate
Explanation:
Shaving soaps contain glycerol to prevent rapid drying. A gum called rosin is added in these soaps which forms sodium rosinate which enhances lathering property of soap.
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