To study saponification reaction for preparation of soap ...
Oct 30, 2016·To study saponification reaction for preparation of soap. Theory Oil or fat when treated with sodium hydroxide solution, gets converted into sodium salt of fatty acid (soap) and glycerol. This reaction is known as saponification. The fatty acid of the glyceride is converted to sodium (or potassium) salt of the acid (soap) and glycerol is produced.