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Svetach
4 months ago
8

Why did we use a mixture of ethanol and water to perform the reaction between the oil and naoh?

Chemistry
1 answer:
alisha [2.9K]4 months ago
4 0

Ethanol, with the formula C2H5OH, is also referred to as Ethyl alcohol.

Explanation:

  • The interaction between oil and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is recognized as the Saponification process.
  • A combination of ethanol and water yields a fully homogeneous solution, miscible in all proportions.
  • We use a mixture of ethanol and water for the Saponification because it prevents the fat from reacting with atmospheric oxygen.
  • This mixture is advantageous as it exhibits lower polarity than water, aiding in the dissolution of non-polar fats, thereby facilitating reaction with sodium hydroxide.
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