Question

what is saponification.give an example

Answer 1

Ans: It is a reaction in which ester is heated in presence of a base (mainly NaOH) to give out ethanol & ethanoic acid, this process is used in making of soap. NaOH(Sodium Hydroxide) Example: CH3COOC2H5 ----------------> CH3COOH + C2H5OH. Ethyl Ethanoate Ethanoic acid Ethanol.please mark me as branliest

Answer 2

It is a process that involves conversion of fat into soap and alcohol by the action of heat in the presence of aqueous alkali..

Eg: sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide..

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