what do you mean by saponofication reaction
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Esters react in the presence of an acid or a base to give back alcohol and carboxylic acid. This reaction is used in the manufacture of soaps and is known as saponification. Soap, is nothing but the sodium salt of the carboxylate.
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Esters react in the presence of an acid or a base to give back alcohol and carboxylic acid. This reaction is used in the manufacture of soaps and is known as saponification. Soap, is nothing but the sodium salt of the carboxylate.
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