Question

waht is saponification?​

Answer 1

Answer:

It is a reaction when ester reacts with an inorganic base to produce alcohol and soap.

REACTION:

Ester+ Base-> Alcohol + Soap(These soaps are generally sodium salts).

Example:

CH3COOC2H5(ester)+NaOH(Sodium hydroxide)->CH3COONa(Soap)+C2H5OH(alcohol)

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Answer 2

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Saponification is a process that involves conversion of fat or oil or lipid into soap and alcohol by the action of heat in the presence of aqueous alkali (e.g. NaOH). Soaps are salts of fatty acids and fatty acids are monocarboxylic acids that have long carbon chains (at least 10) e.g. sodium palmitate..

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