what is saponification..
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The reaction used in preparation of soap .It involves reaction of ester with sodium hydroxide to get alcohol and sodium salt of carboxylic acid . For example
Ch3cooc2h5 _naoh_ c2h5oh + ch3coona
This is a saponification reaction
Ch3cooc2h5 _naoh_ c2h5oh + ch3coona
This is a saponification reaction
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In simple terms ,saponification is the name for a chemical reaction between an acid and a base to form a salt. When you make soap using the cold process soap making method,you mix an oil or fat(which is your acid) with Lye(which is your base) to form soap. (which is a salt).
the chemical formula is KoH and NaoH.
the chemical formula is KoH and NaoH.
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