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Which of the following is used in the saponification reaction ?

Option: 1

Strong acid


Option: 2

Hydrogen


Option: 3

Nickel


Option: 4

Strong base


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As we learnt ,

 

Saponification -

Alkaline hydrolysis of esters.

- wherein

RCOOR'+NaOH(ag)\rightarrow RCOONa+R'OH

 

 Saponification is a type of chemical reaction where ester molecules are cleaned to produce a carboxylic acid and alcohol fuctional group.

 

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