Question

Define Saponification.​

Answer 1

Saponification is a process that

involves conversion of fat or oil or lipid into soap

and alcohol by the action of heat in the presence of

aqueous alkali. Soaps are salts of fatty acids and

fatty acids are monocarboxylic acids that have long

carbon chains e.g. sodium palmitate.

Answer 2

Answer:

Saponification is a process that involves conversion of fat or oil or lipid into soap and alcohol by the action of heat in the presence of aqueous alkali (e.g. NaOH). Soaps are salts of fatty acids and fatty acids are monocarboxylic acids that have long carbon chains (at least 10) e.g. sodium palmitate.

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