What is saponification and its reaction
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soap is formed by potassium salt or sodium salt with carboxylic acid
CH3COOC2H5 ———> C2H5OH + CH3COONa in the presence of NaoH
Reaction of ester/fatty acids with sodium hydroxide to form soap
The process of making soaps by hydrolysis of fats and oils with alkalis is called saponification. NaoH+CH3COONa——————–>CH3COONa+C2H5OH