The saponification of a fat or oil is done using _________ solution for the hot process.

potassium hydroxide

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sodium hydroxide

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sodium chloride

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sodium hydroxide

The saponification of a fat or oil is done using sodium hydroxide solution for the hot process.

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K O H

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C O O^{-} K^{+}

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