Hydrolytic reaction of fats, with caustic soda, is known as __

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Hydrolytic reaction of fats, with caustic soda, is known as ___.

Options:

A . Acetylation

B . Carboxylation

C . Saponification

D . Esterification

Answer: Option C
:
C
Caustic soda or Sodium hydroxide reacts with oil/ fat to undergo a hydrolysis reaction called saponification leading to the formation of soap and glycerol.
Oil/fat + NaOH

Hydrolytic Reaction Of Fats, With Caustic Soda, Is Known As�...

Soap + Glycerol.
(caustic soda)

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