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distinguish between esterification and saponification reactions with their use

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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

aashishs4912345: Saponification is a process that involves conversion of fat or oil into soap and alcohol by the action of heat in the presence of aqueous alkali. Soaps are salts of fatty acids whereas fatty acids are saturated monocarboxylic acids that have long carbon chains e.g. CH₃(CH₂)₁₄COOH.

aashishs4912345: Saponification reaction
Ester + Base ————–> Alcohol + Soap

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