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Why soaps do not work in hard water?

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  • Assertion : Detergents are more effective cleansing agents than soaps in hard water . Reason : Calcium and magnesium salts of detergents are water soluble .

    A
    A and R are correct , R explain the A .
    B
    A is correct , R is wrong .
    C
    A is wrong , R is correct
    D
    A and R are correct , R doesn't explain A .
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