When sodium hydroxide is combined with animal fat, what type of reaction occurs?
A)a neutralization
B)a saponification
C)a double displacement
D)a redox reaction

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Saponification is the reaction that occurs when sodium hydroxide (a base) is combined with animal fat (which contains fatty acids), resulting in the formation of soap and glycerol. This process is specifically known as saponification.

When Sodium Hydroxide Is Combined with Animal Fat, What Type