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).