Saponification is

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Saponification is –

Options:

A . A process of preparing soap solution by dissolving soap in water

B . A reaction of ester of fatty acid with aqueous sodium or potassium hydroxide

C . A process of precipitating soap from colloidal solution of soap and glycerol

D . An industrial term used in laundry industry for dry cleaning.

Answer: Option B
:
B

Saponification is a reaction of ester of fatty acid with aqueous sodium or potassium hydroxide.

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