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Extraction of Oils

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Which of the following solution is used for saponification of fat or oil?

A

Potassium Chloride

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B

Sodium hydroxide

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Hydrochloric acid

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Sodium chloride

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Solution

The correct option is B

Sodium hydroxide

Saponification is simply the process of making soaps. Soaps are just potassium or sodium salts of long-chain fatty acids. During saponification, ester reacts with an inorganic base to produce alcohol and soap.

Ester + Base → Alcohol + Soap

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