What is the reaction to form soap known as?

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(B) The reaction used to form soap is known as $Saponification$. In this process, fats or oils (esters of fatty acids and glycerol) are heated with a

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Saponification

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(B) The reaction used to form soap is known as $Saponification$. In this process, fats or oils (esters of fatty acids and glycerol) are heated with a strong base like $NaOH$ or $KOH$. This reaction results in the formation of soap (sodium or potassium salts of fatty acids) and glycerol. The general equation is: $	ext{Fat/Oil} + 	ext{NaOH} ightarrow 	ext{Soap} + 	ext{Glycerol}$.

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