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2 What is saponification ? Explain with
suitable examples
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Saponification is the hydrolysis of an ester to form an alcohol and the salt of a carboxylic acid in acidic or essential conditions. Saponification is usually used to refer to the soap-forming reaction of a metallic alkali (base) with fat or grease. Example: In the presence of conc., ethanoic acid reacts with alcohol.

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