Question

What is soapinification or alkaline hydrolysis of Ester
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Class 10 question

Answer 1

Answer:

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. CH₃(CH₂)₁₄COOH

Answer 2

Answer:

Soapinification- On treating with sodium hydroxide the ester is converted back to alcohol and sodium salt of carboxylic acid.

This process is known as soapinification.

Explanation:

CH3COOC2H5 +NAOH -----》CH3COONA+C2H5OH