In a saponification reaction, fats and oils are treated with:
(a) A strong acid (b) a weak base
(c) Aweak acid (d) A strong base

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Saponification reaction involves reaction with NaOH or KOH and answer is option d, a strong base.

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In a saponification reaction, fats and oils are treated with:(a) A strong acid (b) a weak base(c) Aweak acid (d) A strong base

Saponification reaction involves reaction with NaOH or KOH and answer is option d, a strong base.

In a saponification reaction, fats and oils are treated with:
(a) A strong acid (b) a weak base
(c) Aweak acid (d) A strong base