In acidic solutions,soaps are converted to

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In acidic solutions, soaps are converted into their respective fatty acids by hydrolysis reaction. This is because the carboxylate ion (-COO-) of soap reacts with the H+ ions of acidic solution to form a carboxylic acid. Hence, option B is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because after hydrolysis, soap is converted into a salt of a fatty acid which is different from the soap. Option C is incorrect because detergents are different from soaps and do not undergo hydrolysis in acidic solutions. Option D is incorrect because fats are not obtained from soaps.

In Acidic Solutions,soaps Are Converted to