Question

Explain the Saponification. And give out the differences between Soap and Detergent.​

Answer 1

Saponification is a process that involves conversion of fat or oil into soap and alcohol by the action of heat in the presence of aqueous alkali. Soaps are salts of fatty acids whereas fatty acids are saturated monocarboxylic acids that have long carbon chains e.g. CH₃(CH₂)₁₄COOH.

D/f b/w Soap and detergent

difference between soaps and detergents is as follows: Soap is a triacylglyceride derviative (fat) while detergents are often produced synthetically. ... A detergent is a sodium salt of alkyl benzene sulphonate or of a fatty alcohol sulphate. A soap is a sodium or potassium salt of higher fatty acids