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What is saponification in chemistry?

  • 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 soap molecules.
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