Question

22. Distinguish between esterification and saponification reactions with the help of the chemical equation for each. State one use of each (i) esters, and (ii) saponification process.
​

Answer 1

Answer:

Esterification reaction,

C2H5OH+CH3COOH-CH3COOC2H5+H2O

Saponification reaction,

CH3COOC2H5+NaOH-CH3COONa+C2H5OH.

1.Ester is used for adding in foods to smell better.

2.Saponification process is used to make soap.

Answer 2

EXPLANATION

• Saponification is the process through which soaps are prepared.
• During this process ester is seen to respond to an alkali.
• The reaction does not require any heat energy.
• The base here is seen to act as a catalyst.
• Soaps and other soap products are formed through saponification reaction.

$\tiny{ \green{ \boxed{ \pink{RCOOR' + NaOH→ RCOONa+R'OH}}}}$

FINAL ANSWER

• Soaps are prepared through the process of saponification.

• This process occurs when the ester responds to an alkali.

• heat energy is not required for carrying out the reaction and the base here acts as a catalyst.

• Saponification reaction is used for making soaps and other soap products.