Question

what is known as saponification? write a chemical equation for this reaction? mention the use of this reaction?​

Answer 1

Answer:

saponification reaction:

the alkaline hydrolysis of esters(using alkali like sodium hydroxide)is known as saponification reaction.

the chemical equation given below:

hydrolysis of esters-

ethyl ethanoate +sodium hydroxide in the presence of heat gives sodium ethanoate+ethanol.

uses of saponification reaction:

it is used for the preparation of soaps.