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What is esterification and saponification reaction |
| Answer» Esterification-when ethanol reacts with acetic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst a sweet smelling ester is obtained. This reaction is called Esterification.Saponification-the ester get converted back to alcohol and sodium salt of acid when treated with alkali like sodium hydroxide.this reaction is called Saponification.this reaction is also used in preparation of soaps | |