The boiling of fat and aqueous caustic soda is referred to as

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Chemistry JAMB 2002

The boiling of fat and aqueous caustic soda is referred to as

  • hydrolysis
  • esterification
  • acidification
  • saponification checkmark

The correct answer is: D

Explanation

Saponification is a process that involves the conversion of fat, oil, or lipid, into soap and alcohol by the action of aqueous alkali.

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