Question

Distinguish between esterification and saponification of organic compounds

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

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.