difference between esterification and saponification reaction with suitable example along with chemical equation
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Esterification is when you produce an ester from a Carboxylic acid and an Alcohol group by heating in presence of acid catalyst whereas, saponification is the conversion of an ester into a Carboxylic acid and an Alcohol group.
So they are basically the opposite of each other
Examples-
Esterification - ethanoic acid and propanol reacts to form propyl-ethanoate and water.
CH3COOH + CH₃CH₂CH₂OH ===> C5H10O2 + H2O (UNBALANCED)
Saponification - Glyceryl tristearin is added to sodium hydroxide to give Glycerol and Sodium Stearate, a soap
C57H110O6 + 3 NaOH ===> C3H8O3 + C18H35NaO2
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