Question

esterifcation and saponification

Answer 1

esterfication reaction: when an organic acid reacts with an alcohol in the presence of acid catalyst, it produces a sweet smelling substance called ester. this reaction is called esterfication reaction, e.g.,
CH COOH + C H 0H ---------> CH COOC H +H O
Saponification : ester reacts in the presence of an acid or a base to give back the alcohol and the carboxylic acid. this reaction is known as saponification because it is used in the preparation of soap.
CH COOC H -----------> CH COOH + C H OH
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