Saponification is a process in which alkaline hydrolysis of esters forms a very important cleansing product and cosmetics. What is the important product that is generated when hydrolysis of esters happens?
Correct answer: B. Carboxylate anion
- A. Acid anhydride
- B. Carboxylate anion
- C. Phenoxide
- D. Protic acid
Explanation
Saponification is a process in which alkaline hydrolysis of esters forms a very important cleansing product and cosmetics. The process forms an alcohol derivative and a carboxylate ion that will be protonated further by a metal to form a salt (soap).
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Carboxylic acids are named and studied through the combined effects of the carbonyl and hydroxyl groups, their preparation, acidity and hydrogen bonding. Reactions include neutralisation, esterification, reduction and conversion into acid chlorides, anhydrides, esters and amides, with emphasis on how these derivatives interconvert.
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