A
Making soap by reacting fats with a strong alkali
B
Conversion of oils to alcohol
C
Adding hydrogen to unsaturated fats
D
Making esters from acids and alcohols
Correct Answer: Option A — Making soap by reacting fats with a strong alkali
Explanation:
Saponification is the process of making soap by reacting fats or oils with a strong alkali such as sodium hydroxide producing glycerol and s...
Saponification is the process of making soap by reacting fats or oils with a strong alkali such as sodium hydroxide producing glycerol and soap molecules.