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Why are soaps and synthetic detergents used in cleansing?

Options

  1. ATo increase water's ability to bind to fats
  2. BTo enhance the color of fabrics and skin
  3. CTo purify water for drinking
  4. DTo remove fats that bind other materials to fabrics or skin

Correct answer

D. To remove fats that bind other materials to fabrics or skin

Step-by-step solution

Soaps and synthetic detergents are used in cleansing to help remove fats that bind other materials to fabrics or skin.

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