Question

differentiate between esterification and saponification

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.
there are only 3 differences

Answer 2

esterfication mean to add alcohol into acid to form sweet smelling substance which is used in perfumes,etc.
sponification mean to get back alcohol from esters by reacting ester with Na2CO3