Engineering
Chemistry
Chemical Properties of Alkyl Halide
Carboxylic Acids
Carboxylic acid Derivatives Acid Halide Anhydride Ester Amide
Question
Explain saponification of oils/fats with equation.
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Solution
The saponification of oils/fats is the alkaline hydrolysis of triacylglycerides to give glyceral and soap (sodium salt of higher fatty acid). Thus in presence of NaOH, ester is hydrolysed to alcohol and sodium salt of carboxylic acid.
