Question

Two statements are given below:
I. Shaving soaps contain sodium carbonate
II. Laundry soaps contain sodium rosinates
The correct answer is:

• A. {Statement I, II both are correct}
• B. {Statement I, II both are incorrect}
• C. {Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect}
• D. {Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct}

Hint:

Sodium carbonate is generally not found in shaving soaps; instead, look for sodium tallowate or sodium stearate. Laundry soaps, however, commonly contain sodium rosinates.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Statement I: Shaving soaps do not typically contain sodium carbonate; they usually contain sodium tallowate or sodium stearate.
Statement II: Laundry soaps typically contain sodium rosinates, which is correct.
Therefore, the correct answer is: Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.