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Define saponification!!!!

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Answer 2

Definition:

On treating ester with sodium hydroxide, which is an alkali, the ester is converted back to alcohol and sodium salt of carboxylic acid. This reaction is known as saponification reaction because it is used in the preparation of soap

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