Hydrolytic reaction of fats with caustic soda is known as:

Carboxylation

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Acetylation

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Saponification

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Esterification

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Solution

The correct option is A Saponification
$o i l f a t + A l k a l i S a p o n i f i c a t i o n - -------- \to$ Soap+Glycerol.

Option C is correct.

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