📝 Multiple Choice Question
General-science
What is the chemical reaction that occurs when fats or oils combine with a strong alkali, such as sodium hydroxide, to make soap?
A
Saponification
B
Combustion
C
Fermentation
D
Oxidation
Explanation
Saponification is the specific hydrolysis reaction where triglycerides (fats or oils) react with a strong base to yield glycerol and fatty acid salts, which we commonly call soap.
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