Question

what is saponification reaction​

Answer 1

Answer:

Saponification is a process by which triglycerides are reacted with sodium or potassium hydroxide (lye) to produce glycerol and a fatty acid salt called "soap." The triglycerides are most often animal fats or vegetable oils. When sodium hydroxide is used, a hard soap is produced. Using potassium hydroxide results in a soft soap.

Explanation:

Lipids that contain fatty acid ester linkages can undergo hydrolysis. This reaction is catalyzed by a strong acid or base. Saponification is the alkaline hydrolysis of the fatty acid esters. The mechanism of saponification is:

Nucleophilic attack by the hydroxide

Leaving group removal

Deprotonation

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

Answer:

Saponification is a process by which triglycerides are reacted with sodium or potassium hydroxide (lye) to produce glycerol and a fatty acid salt called "soap." The triglycerides are most often animal fats or vegetable oils. When sodium hydroxide is used, a hard soap is produced.

Explanation: