Why are detergents called soapless soaps?

Because they don't they produce lather.

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Because it is not solid as soap

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Because it is not used for bathing purpose

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Because they do not contain chemicals like sodium stearate like in soap.

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Solution

The correct option is D Because they do not contain chemicals like sodium stearate like in soap.
Detergent acts like a soap in the cleansing properties, they do not contain chemicals like sodium stearate.
The mixture of fats and sodium hydroxide is allowed to boil in the kettle to produce soap and glycerine.
Oil/fat + sodium hydroxide → soap + glycerine

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