Question

What does oil or fat react with to produce soap and glycerine?

• A. $N{a}_{2}C{O}_3$
• B. $NaOH$
• C. $NaCl$
• D. $N{a}_{2}O$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $NaOH$

Soaps are prepared by the mixture of oil or fats and sodium hydroxide ($NaOH$). The byproduct obtained is glycerine.
Oil/fats + Sodium hydroxide $\to$Soap + Glycerine