Question

distinguish between esterification and saponification reactions with their use​

Answer 1

Esterification is the process of forming of ester which is a sweet smelling substance obtained when alcohol reacts with carboxylic acid.

For example- C2H5OH + CH3COOH = CH3COOC2H5 + H2O

                Ethyl alcohol    acetic acid            ester               water

Saponification is the process of formation of soaps. Soaps are used for cleaning purposes as you know it already. It is formed when sodium or one more metal( i actually forgot its name.... google it up) reacts with palmitic acid , stearic acid or _____(i actually forgot this substance name too :P).

For Example- C17H35COOH + Na = C17H35COONa + H2

                      stearic acid     sodium  sodium stearate