Are bothe Potassium Hydroxide and Sodium Hydroxide soap? I think there is an error in the table which tell us about the bases.

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Yes, both NaOH and KOH are used for making soap .Fatty acids are heated with strong base ( NaOH and KOH) to convert them into Soaps.

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