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Distinguish between esterification and saponification reactions of organic compound

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Distinguish between esterification and saponification reactions of organic compounds. In esterification, a carboxylic acid and an alcohol react to form ester in presence of acid. Whereas, in saponification an ester reacts with a strong base or an acid to give alcohol and carboxylic acid.

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