JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry Chemistry in Everyday Life JEE Main

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Hydrolytic reaction of fats with caustic soda is known as:

(A)Esterification
(B)SaponificationCorrect
(C)Acetylation
(D)Carboxylation

Answer: (B)

Solution

Treating a fat (triglyceride) with caustic soda (NaOH) hydrolyses its ester bonds and converts the fatty acid portion into soap, a reaction specifically called saponification.

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Question ID VK-151016