Consider the reaction of lard with NaOH. Classify the reaction as hydrogenation, hydrolysis, or saponification, and describe the expected products.

• A. HydrogenationProducts: saturated fats
• B. SaponificationProducts: glycerol and fatty acid salts
• C. HydrolysisProducts: glycerol and fatty acids
• D. HydrogenationProducts: glycerol and unsaturated fats

Answer: (B)