Question

what is sponification reaction ........

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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. ... Since this reaction leads to the formation of soap, it is called theSaponification pro...