The boiling of fat and aqueous caustic soda is referred to as

CHEMISTRY
JAMB 2002

The boiling of fat and aqueous caustic soda is referred to as

  • A. hydrolysis
  • B. esterification
  • C. acidification
  • D. saponification

Correct Answer: D. saponification



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