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What is saponification reation ? |
| Answer» It is a reaction in which ester is heated in presence of a base (mainly NaOH) to give out ethanol & ethanoic acid, this process is used in making of soap.\xa0NaOH(Sodium Hydroxide)\xa0Example: CH3COOC2H5 ----------------> CH3COOH + C2H5OH\xa0Ethyl Ethanoate Ethanoic acid Ethanol\xa0 | |