Question

What's the role of base in the saponification reaction?

Answer 1

Bases are generally really good at breaking down fats. ... Soap is made by a process of saponification, in which fats react with a strong base, usually sodium hydroxide (otherwise known as caustic soda, or sometimes lye). This breaks apart the fat molecules to make glycerol and carboxylate salts (they're the soap bit).

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