how was soap prepared
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The preparing of soap was known as SAPONIFICATION reaction...
CH3COOC2H5 + NaOH → CH3-COOH + CH3-CH2-OH
CH3COOC2H5 + NaOH → CH3-COOH + CH3-CH2-OH
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Esters react in the presence of an acid or a base to give back alcohol and carboxylic acid . This reaction is known as saponification because it is used in the preparation of soap.
CH3COOH + NaOH ----------------> CH3COONa +H2O
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Esters react in the presence of an acid or a base to give back alcohol and carboxylic acid . This reaction is known as saponification because it is used in the preparation of soap.
CH3COOH + NaOH ----------------> CH3COONa +H2O
Hope it helps u:)
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