Draw the complete reaction mechanism for soap formed in the lab from the triglycerides in vegetable oil and NaOH. The reaction mixture was combined with saturated salt(NaCl) necessary to form the soap product.

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Draw the complete reaction mechanism for soap formed in the lab from the triglycerides in vegetable oil and NaOH. The reaction mixture was combined with saturated salt(NaCl) necessary to form the soap product. 

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