Question

sponification with esters

Answer 1

Hi..

Ester-CH3COOC2H5

saponification refers to the alkaline hydrolysis of an ester to form glycerol and soap..

CH3COOC2H5+NaOH forms CH3COONa + C2H5OH

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Answer 2

alkaline hydrolysis of an ester to give soap and glycerol is called saponification reaction.
eg. CH3COOC2H5+NaOH------ CH3COONa+ C2H5OH
here CH3COOC2H5 is ester I.e. ethyl ethanoate and CH3COONa is soap I.e. sodium ethanoate .
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