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(C) The alkaline hydrolysis of fats or oils (triglycerides) using caustic soda $(NaOH)$ or caustic potash $(KOH)$ is called saponification. This react

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(C) The alkaline hydrolysis of fats or oils (triglycerides) using caustic soda $(NaOH)$ or caustic potash $(KOH)$ is called saponification. This reaction produces soap (salts of fatty acids) and glycerol as products. $Oil/Fat + Alkali \xrightarrow{	ext{Saponification}} Soap + Glycerol$

The hydrolytic reaction of fats with caustic soda is known as:

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