Question

what is saponification? ​

Answer 1

a reaction in which a soap is formed is called saponification reaction.

Explanation

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 the Saponification process.

ch3cooc2h5->ch3coona+ch3ch2oh in presence of NaOH.

Answer 2

saponification is a process that involves conversion of fat or oil into soap and alcohol by the action of heat in the presence of aqueous alkali. soaps are salts of fatty acids whereas fatty acids are saturated monocarboxylic acids that have long carbon chains e.g. CH 3 ( C H 2 ) 14 COOH .