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Which the following represents saponification reaction?

A
CH3COONa+NaOHCaOCH4+Na2CO3
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CH3COOH+C2H5OHH2SO4−−−CH3COOC2H5+H2O
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2CH3COOH+2Na2CH3COONa+H2
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D
CH3COOC2H5+NaOHCH3COONa+C2H5OH
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Solution

The correct option is D CH3COOC2H5+NaOHCH3COONa+C2H5OH
Saponification is a process by which esters are converted into carboxylates salts of alkali metals.

Base catalyzed hydrolysis of the ester is called as saponification.

Here: CH3COOC2H5Ester+NaOHCH3COONa(Soap)Carboxylate+C2H5OH

Option D is correct.

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