In the chemical reactionFat + ? Soap + glycerolWhich of the following reactants is missing ?
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In a typical saponification reaction, the following happens :
Fat ( triglyceride ) + an alkali ( potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide ) --> soap + glycerol.
Saponification number is the number of grams of alkali required to saponify one gram of fat.
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