Distinguish between esterification and saponification reaction with the help of the chemical equations for each?
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saponification means process of preperation of soap and esterification means process of preperation esters. ... saponification involves reaction between carboxylic acid and a base whereas esterification involves reaction between alcohol and carboxylic acid.
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Saponification is the opposite process of esterification. The main difference between esterification and saponification is that esterification is the production of an ester from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol whereas saponification is the cleavage of an ester back into the carboxylic acid and alcohol.
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