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Which of the following represents saponification reaction ?A. `CH_(3)COONa+NaOHoverset(CaO)toCH_(4)+Na_(2)CO_(3)`B. `CH_(3)COOH+C_(2)H_(5)OHoverset(H_(2)SO_(4))toCH_(3)COOC_(2)H_(5)+H_(2)O`C. `2CH_(3)COOH+2Nato2CH_(3)COONa+H_(2)`D. `CH_(3)COOC_(2)H_(5)+NaOHtoCH_(3)COONa+C_(2)H_(5)OH`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
In saponification reaction, when an ester is heated with sodium hydroxide solution, ester gets hydrolysed (breaks down) to form the parent alcohol and sodium salt of carboxylic acid.


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