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Soap contains the sodium salts of a mixture of long chain carboxylic acids (typically 12-16 carbon atoms). The acids are less water soluble than the salts and precipitate when soap solution is acidified.

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that's because soap contains sodium salt and a mixture of carboxylic acid. when HCL added, percipate formed due to acids are less soluble in water

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