Question

define saponification with example ​

Answer 1

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Saponification is the hydrolysis of an ester under acidic or basic conditions to form an alcohol and the salt of a carboxylic acid. Saponification is commonly used to refer to the reaction of a metallic alkali (base) with a fat or oil to form soap. Example: Ethanoic acid reacts with alcohols in the presence of a conc.

Answer 2

Saponification is the hydrolysis of an ester under acidic or basic conditions to form an alcohol and the salt of a carboxylic acid. Saponification is commonly used to refer to the reaction of a metallic alkali (base) with a fat or oil to form soap. Example: Ethanoic acid reacts with alcohols in the presence of a conc.