Why the basic hydrolysis is known as sponification process
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This process of soap formation is saponification. ... When triglycerides in fat/oil react with aqueous NaOH or KOH, they are converted into soap and glycerol. This is called alkaline hydrolysis of esters. Since this reaction leads to the formation of soap, it is called the Saponification process.
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