What is the main purpose of using NaOH in the saponification reaction . NaOH works as the catalyst b. NaOH solution is the solve

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nt for the reaction c. NaOH acts as a reactant in the reaction d. NaOH facilitates the soap to salt out from the solution

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Alex777 [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-13T21:26:49+03:00

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Answer:

C. NaOH acts as a reactant in the reaction

Explanation:

Because during the saponification process, Na+ replaces the H+ in the fatty acid been used for the saponification process