Science, asked by pojithajanuum, 1 year ago

what is diference between sponification reaction and estererification reaction?

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Answered by sandhya13
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Esterification :
1. The reaction in which a carboxylic acid combines with an alcohol to form an ester is called esterification.
2. Esters are formed.
Saponification :
1. The alkaline hydrolysis of esters is known as saponification.
2. Soap is formed.
Answered by Vaibhav213
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Esterification:-
The reaction in which a carboxylic acid combine with alcohol to form an ester.
CH3COOH(acetic acid)+C2H5(ethanol) -conc.H2SO4->CH3COOHC2H5(ethyl acetate)(ester)+H2O(water)
Saponification:-
The process of making soap by the process of hydrolysis of fat and oil with alkalis.
fat or oil (ester)+NaOH(alkali)---> soap(fatty acid)+ glycerol (alcohol)
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