Explain why soaps do not show saponification in acidic medium?
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Soaps are sodium or potassium salts of long chain fatty acids. When triglycerides in fat/oil react with aqueous NaOH or KOH, they are converted into soap and glycerol. This is called alkaline hydrolysis of esters. ... The saponification reaction is exothermic in nature, because heat is liberated during the process.
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