Question

Distinguish between esterification and saponification reactions with the help of the
chemical equations for each. State one use of each (i) esters, and (ii) saponification
process.

Answer 1

Esterification produces ester.
Saponification produces soap.

Esters-perfume etc
Saponification-produce soap etc

Answer 2

*esterification* =it is the reaction in which carboxylic acid react with alcohol to form Easter
*saponification* =alkaline hydrolysis of esters to give the salt of the corresponding carboxylic acid is known as saponification