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

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

Options

(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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