Soaps are formed by saponification of           (a) alcohols (b) glycosides (c) simple esters (d) carboxylic acids

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Muskan Anand

2 years ago

Correct option is C) Saponification is formation of soaps from triglycerides (esters) when reacted with sodium hydroxide to give sodium salts of fatty acids. EstersC2​H5​COOCH3​​​+NaOH⟶C2​H5​COO⊝Na+C2​H3​OH

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