Combining animal fats with NaOH is what type of reaction?

A) an addition reaction
B) a saponification reaction
C) a neutralization reaction
D) a sapification reaction

Saponification Reaction

A chemical reaction in which fats or oils react with an alkali to produce soap and glycerol.

Animal Fats

Natural esters derived from fatty acids and glycerol, commonly found in tissues of animals.

NaOH

Sodium hydroxide, a strong base used in various industrial and chemical processes, including soap making and pH adjustment.