JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE

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Hydrolytic reaction of fats with caustic soda is known as:

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Correct option: B

Saponification

Option B (Saponification) is correct because saponification is the process of hydrolyzing fats with a base like caustic soda (NaOH) to produce soap and glycerol.

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