Question

what is saponification and esterfication

Answer 1

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. Esters are used in ice creams and perfumes. Saponification process is used in preparation of soap.

Answer 2

Ans: (1) 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. Esters are used in ice creams and perfumes. Saponification process is used in preparation of soap.

(2) Esterification reaction:- Conversion of carboxylic acids to esters using acid and alcohols .

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