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Question 28
Which of the following represents saponification reaction?
(a) CH3COONa+NaOHCaOCH4+Na2CO3
(b) CH3COOH+C2H5OHH2SO4−−−CH3COOC2H5+H2O
(c) 2CH3COOH+2Na2CH3COONa+H2
(d) CH3COOC2H5+NaOHCH3COONa+C2H5OH

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The answer is (d) CH3COOC2H5+NaOHCH3COONa+C2H5OH
Saponification is a process that involves hydrolysis of fats or oils also known as triglycerides ( a long chain of esters) by an alkali with the formation of soap (sodium salt of carboxylic acid) and glycerol.

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