Which of the following represents a saponification reaction?

  • A
    $CH_3COONa + NaOH \xrightarrow{CaO} CH_4 + Na_2CO_3$
  • B
    $CH_3COOH + C_2H_5OH \xrightarrow{H_2SO_4} CH_3COOC_2H_5 + H_2O$
  • C
    $2CH_3COOH + 2Na \rightarrow 2CH_3COONa + H_2$
  • D
    $CH_3COOC_2H_5 + NaOH \rightarrow CH_3COONa + C_2H_5OH$

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