A cleaning substance made from animal fat or vegetable oil is called ______ .
A
bleaching powder
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B
detergent
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C
soap
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D
washing liquid
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Solution
The correct option is C soap Soap is a cleaning agent that is made by mixing animal fats or vegetable oil with alkalis like sodium or potassium hydroxide. They are used for bathing, washing clothes, utensils, etc.