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The laboratory report details an experiment on the saponification of ethyl benzoate using sodium hydroxide, aiming to produce sodium benzoate and ethanol. The procedure involves mixing the ester with a strong base, boiling the mixture, and separating the resulting products, which include a white precipitate of benzoic acid. The report concludes that the saponification process effectively converts esters into carboxylic acids and alcohols, highlighting its applications in soap and biodiesel production.
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- ainnazurah9
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