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What is saponification? |
| Answer» Solution :When esters REACT with strong bases LIKE NaOH or KOH, they form sodium/potassium salt of carboxylic ACID and alcohol. The salt formed is soap. This reaction is CALLED as saponification. Example: `CH_3COOC_2H_4 + NaOH to C_2 H_5OH+` | |