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What is the difference between esterfication and saponification |
| Answer» 1. Saponification means process of preperation of soap and esterification means process of\xa0preperation esters.2. Saponification involves reaction between carboxylic acid and a base whereas\xa0esterification involves reaction between alcohol and carboxylic acid.3.Esterification needs as a catalyst whereas\xa0saponification do not need.Example of esterification: CH3COOH + CH3CH2OH {tex}\\xrightarrow{Conc\\;H2SO4}{/tex} CH3COOC2H5\xa0 + H2OExample of saponification : CH3COOC2H5 + NaOH → CH3COONa + C2H5OH | |