Multiple choice

Which of the following happens during saponification?

  1. Hydrolysis of fats by lipase enzyme

  2. Hydrolysis of fats by alkali

  3. Reaction of unsaturated fatty acids with hydrogen

  4. Oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids

  5. Emulsification of fat
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Explanation

Hydrolysis of fats by alkali is called saponification and it results in the formation of soaps.

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