explain esterification reaction and saponification reaction.
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Esters react in the presence of an acid or a base to give back alcohol and carboxylic acid. This reaction is used in the manufacture of soaps and is known as saponification. Esterification is the reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol to form an ester and water.
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A process in which an alcohol and a carboxylic acid react in the presence of conc. ... Saponification: A process in which an ester reacts with sodium hydroxide to form sodium salt of an acid and alcohol. An ester reacts in the presence of an acid or a base to give back the alcohol and carboxylic acid..
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