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During the preparation of soap the addition of common salt allows the precipitation of soap . Expalin the principle involved (Soap is the sodium salt of carboxylic acid ).

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To explain the principle involved in the precipitation of soap during its preparation with the addition of common salt, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Soap Formation**: - Soap is formed through a process called saponification, where a fat or oil reacts with a strong base (like sodium hydroxide) to produce glycerol and soap, which is the sodium salt of a fatty acid (carboxylic acid). 2. **Role of Common Salt**: ...
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