Question

what is saponification?

Answer 1



Saponification is the alkaline hydrolysis of the fatty acid esters. Example: The chemical reaction between any fat and sodium hydroxide is a saponification reaction. triglyceride + sodium hydroxide (or potassium hydroxide) → glycerol + 3 soap molecules.

Answer 2

HI

⏺️Saponification :- A reaction in which an ester reacts in the presence of an acid or base to give alcohol and carboxylic acid.

⭐️More to know:

> This reaction is used in the preparation of soap.

> It is said to be the opposite of esterification.

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