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what is saponification write the reaction involved in this process​

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Answer: Saponification : It is a reaction  of ethyl acetate also called as ester

(CH3COOC2H5) with a base that is sodium hydroxide to obtain ethyl alcohol(C2H5OH) and sodium ethoxide (CH3COONa).

Explanation:Reaction: CH3COOC2H5 + NaOH--------> C2H5OH +CH3COONa

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