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When esters react with strong bases like NaOH or KOH, they form sodium/potassium salt of carboxylic acid and alcohol. The salt formed is soap. This reaction is called as saponification. Example: `CH_3COOC_2H_4 + NaOH to C_2 H_5OH+`
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