Question

Explain the following terms :

a) Etherification

b) Saponification

c) Dehydration​

Answer 1

Explanation:

a)Etherification is the well-known dehydration of an alcohol to form ethers. This is commonly practised with both aliphatic and aromatic alcohols (phenols). In the case of a simple aliphatic alcohol acid catalysis is sufficient to produce the ether.

b)Saponification is a process by which triglycerides are reacted with sodium or potassium hydroxide (lye) to produce glycerol and a fatty acid salt called "soap." The triglycerides are most often animal fats or vegetable oils. When sodium hydroxide is used, a hard soap is produced.

c)Dehydration is the process in whcih if a person does not drink water for a long time can die due to the lack of hydrogen being present in their body.

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. Etherification is a well known dehydration of alcohols to form ethers
2. Saponification is a process that involves in conversion of fats and oils into soap and alcohol by the action of heat in aqueous alkali solution
3. A significant cause of loss of fluid in body that impairs normal bodily functions

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