Question:
distinguish between estrification and sponification and write the chemical equation
Answer:
Saponification:
Ester reacts in the presence of an acid or a base to give back the alcohol and the carboxylic acid. this reaction is known as saponification because it is used in the preparation of soap.
Esterfication reaction
When an organic acid reacts with an alcohol in the presence of acid catalyst, it produces a sweet smelling substance called ester. this reaction is called esterfication reaction
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