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The leachate of a certain plant ash is used in local soap making because it contains

The leachate of a certain plant ash is used in local soap making because it contains
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  • A Sodium chloride and potassium hydroxide
  • B Sodium hydroxide
  • C Potassium hydroxide
  • D Soluble carbonates and hydrogen carbonates
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Lye is the most commonly used alkali for soap-making. The chemical name for lye is sodium hydroxide. (A lye is a metal hydroxide traditionally obtained by leaching ashes (containing largely potassium carbonate or "potash"), or a strong alkali which is highly soluble in water producing caustic basic solutions.)

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