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The reaction of an ester with sodium hydroxide to form alcohol and sodium salt of a carboxylic acid is known as __________.

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a

esterification

b

halogenation

c

saponification

d

dehydration

answer is C.

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The reaction of an ester with sodium hydroxide to form alcohol and sodium salt of a carboxylic acid is known as the saponification reaction.

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The reaction of an ester with sodium hydroxide to form alcohol and sodium salt of a carboxylic acid is known as __________.