Question

distinguish between saponification and esterification reaction with the help of chemical equations

Answer 1

1. saponification means process of preperation of soap and esterification means process of preperation esters.
2. saponification involves reaction between carboxylic acid and a base whereas esterification involves reaction between alcohol and carboxylic acid.
3.esterification needs  as a catalyst whereas saponification do not need.
there are only 3 differences.