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Hydrolysis of ester in the presence of alkali is known as
Hydrolysis of ester in the presence of alkali is known as
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The correct option is C Saponification
Hydrolysis of ester in the presence of alkali such as sodium hydroxide gives alcohol and sodium salt of carboxylic acid. This reaction is known as saponification because it is used in the preparation of soap.
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).
Hydrolysis of ester in the presence of alkali such as sodium hydroxide gives alcohol and sodium salt of carboxylic acid. This reaction is known as saponification because it is used in the preparation of soap.
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).
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