Define sopification

1.	Define sopification
Answer» Conversion of oil and fats Solution of soap Saponification: Esters react in the presence of an acid or a base to give back the alcohol and carboxylic acid. This is called saponification reaction. This is reverse reaction of esterification reaction.CH3COOC2H5 + NaOH →\xa0CH3-COOH + CH3-CH2-OH Conversion of oil and fats into soap in presence of alkali is known as It is a process in which soaps are formed.

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