Which of the following represents saponification reaction ?

Options

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

D

Explanation

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.