Name the reagent which is used in Saponification?
A. Ammonia
B. Acetic acid
C. NaOH/KOH
D. Butanone
Answer:C
Name the reagent which is used in Saponification?
A. Ammonia B. Acetic acid C. NaOH/KOH D. Butanone
Explanation: Triacylglycerol is hydrolyzed by alkali treatment which is known as saponification. The amount of KOH/NaOH is required to saponify one-gram of weight is known as saponification number. Saponification number measures the average weight of fat.