Question

Difference between Esterification and saponification reaction with example in detail ​

Answer 1

1. saponification means process of preperation of soap and

esterification means process of preperation esters.

2. saponification involves reaction between carboxylic acid and a base whereas

 esterification involves reaction between alcohol and carboxylic acid.

3.esterification needs  as a catalyst whereas 

saponification do not need.