SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Saponification is used to make what?
A
Lotion
B
Perfume
C
Soap
D
Juice
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Saponification is a process that converts fats, oils, or lipids (the acid) into soap by combining them with Sodium Hydroxide (the base).

Detailed explanation-2: -Reactions to Saponification Saponification Reaction Examples: A base (for example, sodium hydroxide) reacts with any fat to form glycerol and soap molecules in a saponification reaction. Triglyceride reacts with sodium hydroxide (a strong base) to produce glycerol (an acid) as well as soap (sodium palmitate).

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