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Hydrolytic reaction of fats with caustic soda is known as:

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: B
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Saponification
	**Related Topics**: Hydrolysis, Fats, Base-catalyzed reactions
	**Prerequisites**: Basic knowledge of organic chemistry reactions, specifically saponification.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	* Hydrolytic reaction of fats with caustic soda (NaOH)
	* Identifying the name of the reaction
**Method & Steps**:
	1. Recall the definition of saponification.
		Reasoning: Saponification is the process of hydrolyzing fats or oils with a strong base.
	2. Match the definition with the given options.
		Working: Among the options, only Saponification is the name of the reaction.
	3. Select the correct answer
		Result: Saponification is the correct answer.
		Verification: Saponification is indeed the hydrolysis of fats in basic conditions.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: Esterification is the reaction of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid to form an ester and water.
[B] ✓: Saponification is the correct term for the hydrolysis of fats with a strong base like caustic soda.
[C] :x: Acetylation is the introduction of an acetyl group into a molecule.
[D] :x: Carboxylation is the addition of a carboxyl group to a molecule.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Confusing saponification with other reactions like esterification: Understand the reactants and conditions involved in each reaction.
		2. Not knowing the definition of saponification: Remember that it involves the hydrolysis of fats with a strong base.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Associate saponification with soap making, which uses fats and a strong base.
		2. The word 'sapo' in saponification is related to 'soap'.

Mr. S M HUSSAIN · Answer

Esterification

Mr. S M HUSSAIN · Answer

The correct Option is "Saponification "

Mr. S M HUSSAIN · Answer

Acetylation

Mr. S M HUSSAIN · Answer

Carboxylation

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