Question

what is a sponification

Answer 1

Soaps are sodium or potassium salts of long chain fatty acids. When triglycerides in fat/oil react with aqueous NaOH or KOH, they are converted into soap and glycerol. This is called alkaline hydrolysis of esters. Since this reaction leads to the formation of soap, it is called theSaponification process.

Answer 2

It is a reaction which is used for making of soap by reaction of veg. oil or animal fats (esters) with naoh or koh to form soap and alcohol......