Saponification is the industrial process for making:
Correct answer: C. Soaps
- A. Esters
- B. Plastics
- C. Soaps
- D. Fertilizers
Explanation
Saponification is the chemical reaction between a fat or oil (a triglyceride) and a strong base, like sodium hydroxide. This alkaline hydrolysis reaction breaks down the ester linkages to produce glycerol and the salts of fatty acids, which are soap.
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