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Hydrolytic reaction of fats, with caustic soda, is known as

Hydrolytic reaction of fats, with caustic soda, is known as

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(a) saponification
(b) acetylation
(c) esterfication
(d) carboxylation

Correct Answer:

saponification

Explanation:

Hydrolytic reaction of facts with caustic soda is known as saponification. Soap is manufactured ny the process, when tristearin(fat) reacts with sodium hydroxide (NaOH).

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