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Explain esterification and saponification reaction with relevant equation?

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Esterification is the process by which esters are formed when an alcohol reacts with an acid in presence of conc. Sulphuric acid. R'OH + RCOOH +RCOOR' + H2O CH3CH2OH + CH3COOH + CH3COOC2H5 + H20 Saponification reaction is when ester reacts with NaOH, to form sodium salt of acid and alcohol.

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