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the use of alcohol in preparation of soap is

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Answered by aryarajesh12299
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CH3COOH+C2H5OH - CH3COOC2H5
(ETHANOIC ACID)+ (ETHANOL) - (ESTER)
 esterification reaction...
CH3COOC2H5 + NaOH - C2H5OH +CH3COONa
 (ESTER) + (SODIUM HYDROXIDE) - (ETHANOL) + (SODIUM SALT OF CARBOXYLIC ACID(soap))
 saponification reaction...
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