Chemical Engineering - Chemical Process - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Chemical Process - Section 1 (Q.No. 25)
25.
Esterification reaction produces
detergent
vanaspati
soap
mercaptans
Answer: Option
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Patrick said:   6 years ago
Saponification reaction produces soap.

KRR said:   4 years ago
Ester reacts with an inorganic base during saponification to create alcohol and soap. It normally happens as potassium or sodium hydroxide reacts to triglycerides to create glycerol and fatty acid salt, called soap.

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