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example of saponification​

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Answered by poojasengundhar
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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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Answered by aayusha30
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Saponification is the hydrolysis of an ester with NaOH or KOH to give alcohol and sodium or potassium salt of the acid.

riglycerides are generally animal fats and vegetable oils. When they are reacted with sodium hydroxide, a hard form of soap is created. This is where potassium comes and creates a softer version of the soap.

The equation can be written as:

Ester + Base ————–> Alcohol + Soap

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