Chapter 19, Problem 19.90P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The chemical reaction occurs when aqueous $NaOH$ comes into contact with the fat present in the drain should be explained.

Concept Introduction:

In the presence of acid, base or enzyme, triacylglycerol molecules cleave the ester bonds in it and form fatty acids and glycerol.

  ${\text{Triacylglycerol + 3 H}}_{2}O+NaOH\to \text{Glycerol + 3 Fatty acids}$