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Reaction between caustic soda and fat is called

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a

Hydrogention

b

Esterification

c

Fermentation

d

Saponification

answer is C.

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  • Saponification is the formation of a metallic salt of a fatty acid; such a salt is called a soap. 
  • The reaction involves treatment of free fatty acids and/or glycerides with a base and may be considered a special case of hydrolysis when a glyceride is reacted with a base(NaOH) .
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