Question

what is difference between esterification and saponification​

Answer 1

Answer:

Saponification is the opposite process of esterification. The main difference between esterification and saponification is that esterification is the production of an ester from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol whereas saponification is the cleavage of an ester back into the carboxylic acid and alcohol.

Answer 2

Answer:

saponification:

• saponification is defined as a hydrolysis of an oil under basic conditions leading to formation of sodium salt of carboxylic acid and glycerol
• requires base as a catalyst .
• irreversible reaction
• does not require any external energy
• example of hydrolysis
• used in making soap
• Ex: ch3cooc2h5+Naoh →c2h50h+ch3cooNa

esterification:

• carboxylic acid reacts with alcohol in presence of concentration H2S o4 to form a sweet odour Ester
• requires acid as a catalyst
• reversible reaction
• requires energy as in form of heat of external energy
• dehydration reaction
• used in making Estes, Paints,varnishes
• Ex: c2h5oh+ch3cooh→ch3cooc2h5