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  • Distinguish between esterification and saponification reactions with the help of the chemical equations for each. State one use of each (i) esters, and (ii) saponification process.    

Distinguish between esterification and saponification reactions with the help of the chemical equations for each. State one use of each (i) esters, and (ii) saponification process.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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Esterfication reaction :

When an organic acid reacts with an alcohal in the presence of acid catalyst , it produces a sweet smelling substance called ester.

CH_{3}COOH+C_{2}H_{5}OH\rightarrow CH_{3}COOC_{2}H_{5}+H_{2}O

Use : It is used in perfume.

Sapanofication : ester reacts in the presence of an acid or base to give back the alcohol and the carboxylic acid, this reaction is known as saponification.

Use : It is used in the preparation of the soap.

CH_{3}COOC_{2}H_{5}\rightarrow CH_{3}COOH+C_{2}H_{5}OH

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