Soaps cannot be used in acidic condition because they lose their cleansing effect due to formation of insoluble ______.

ester

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alcohols

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hydrocarbons

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long chain fatty acids

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Solution

The correct option is C long chain fatty acids
Soaps cannot be used in acidic condition because they lose their cleansing effect due to the formation of long chain fatty acids.
Soap salts do not dissociate into their component ions, and this renders them ineffective as cleansing agents.

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