Question

explain esterification and soponification​

Answer 1

Answer:

saponification means process of preperation of soap and esterification means process of preperation esters. ... saponification involves reaction between carboxylic acid and a base whereas esterification involves reaction between alcohol and carboxylic acid.

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Answer 2

Answer:

When a carboxylic acid and an alcohol react with each other, they produce sweet smelling liquids known as esters which are used in perfumes etc. This reaction is known as esterification reaction.

C2H5OH + CH3COOH -------> CH3COOC2H5 (ester)

When ester reacts with Sodium hydroxide, it produces sodium salt of carboxylic acid and alcohol. This reaction is known as saponification reaction.

CH3COOC2H5 -----NaOH----> CH3COONa + C2H5OH

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