Question

Any five differences between saponification and esterification?

Answer 1

(1) saponification is the process of preparation of soap while esterification is the process of esters.
(2)esterification needs catalyst while saponification do not need.
(3)saponification involves reaction between carboxylic acid and base while esterification involves reaction between alcohol and carboxylic acid.
ONLY 3 DIFFERENCES ARE THERE.

Answer 2

esterification 1. reactants are carboxylic acid and alcohol

                      2. catalyst is a base  

                      3.products are an ester and water  

                      4.  (write full equation)

saponification 1. reactants are ester and NaOH  

                         2. catalyst is a base (NaOH)

                         3. products are sodium acetate and alcohol

                        4. (write equation)

we can add one more point about the uses of ester and soap  

i hope this helps