NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifePractice
Which of the following enhances lathering property of soap?
Options
- ASodium carbonate
- BSodium rosinate
- CSodium stearate
- DTri sodium phosphate
Correct answer
B. Sodium rosinate
Step-by-step solution
Sodium rosinate is generally added in the soapbecause it prodiuces rich lather. Sodium rosinate is a fluid, high viscous solution of sodium soap rosin. Sodium rosinate provides highly stable emulsion over a uride range of water hardness. This is why it is used in soaps. Sodium rosinate is used in soaps by Sapoinification Reaction.