Question

87.
Saponification is
(A) transesterification of an ester
(C) basic hydrolysis of an ester
(B) acidic hydrolysis of an ester
(D) formation of an ester​

Answer 1

Answer:

the answer is alkaline hydrolysis of an ester.....

Answer 2

Saponification is a process that involves conversion of fat or oil into soap and alcohol by the action of heat in the presence of aqueous alkali. Soaps are salts of fatty acids whereas fatty acids are saturated monocarboxylic acids that have long carbon chains e.g. CH₃(CH₂)₁₄COOH