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Hydrolytic reaction of fats with caustic...

Hydrolytic reaction of fats with caustic soda is known as____.

A

Acetylation

B

Carboxylation

C

Saponification

D

Esterification

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The correct Answer is:
C
Oil/fat + Alkali `overset("Saponification")to` Soap+glycerol.
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