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Sodium carbonate cleans by converting fats to water-soluble salts through what process?
AEsterification
BPolymerisation
CHydrogenation
DSaponification
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Saponification
Alkaline hydrolysis of fats gives soaps, which is saponification.
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