Question
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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Answer
Esterification is opposite of saponification
In esterification :
$
\mathrm{RCOOH}+\mathrm{R}^{\prime} \mathrm{OH} \stackrel{\Delta}{\rightarrow} \mathrm{RCOOR}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}
$
Whereas in saponification:
$\mathrm{RCOOR}^{\prime}+\mathrm{NaOH} \rightarrow \mathrm{RCOONa}+\mathrm{R}^{\prime} \mathrm{OH}$
(i) Uses of Esters : Esters are used in making perfumes.
(ii) Uses of saponification process: Used in making soaps and soap products on a large scale.
In esterification :
$
\mathrm{RCOOH}+\mathrm{R}^{\prime} \mathrm{OH} \stackrel{\Delta}{\rightarrow} \mathrm{RCOOR}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}
$
Whereas in saponification:
$\mathrm{RCOOR}^{\prime}+\mathrm{NaOH} \rightarrow \mathrm{RCOONa}+\mathrm{R}^{\prime} \mathrm{OH}$
(i) Uses of Esters : Esters are used in making perfumes.
(ii) Uses of saponification process: Used in making soaps and soap products on a large scale.
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