JAMB UTMEChemistry

Soap is produced by reacting an oil/fat with

Aan acid
Ban alcohol
Can alkali (NaOH or KOH)CORRECT
Da salt
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Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
Saponification: fat/oil + NaOH → soap + glycerol.
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