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Chemistrys Block ElementsGeneralEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ChemistryEasysingle choice

Soaps do not work in hard water containing calcium and magnesium ions because

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Answer:
A
Solution:

Ca2+andMg2+ions form insoluble calcium and magnesium soaps respectively when sodium or potassium soaps are dissolved in hard water.

2C17H35COONasoap+CaCl22NaCl+(C17H35COO)2CaInsoluble calciumstearate soap

These insoluble soaps separate as scum in water and are useless as cleansing agent.

Stream:NTA_ABHYASSubject:ChemistryTopic:s Block ElementsSubtopic:General
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