meaning of saponification ? with examples .
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Saponification is the hydrolysis of an ester to form an alcohol and the salt of a carboxylic acid in acidic or essential conditions. Saponification is usually used to refer to the soap-forming reaction of a metallic alkali (base) with fat or grease. Example: In the presence of conc., ethanoic acid reacts with alcohol.
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Saponification is a process that involves the conversion of fat, oil, or lipid, into soap and alcohol by the action of heat in the presence of aqueous alkali (e.g. NaOH).
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Example- Involve in making soap etc.
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