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प्रश्न
Distinguish between esterification and saponification reactions with the help of chemical equations for each.
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उत्तर
| Esterification | Saponification |
| 1. It is a reaction in which carboxylic acids react with alcohols in the presence of conc. H2SO4 | It is a reaction in which an ester reacts with an alkali. |
| 2. The formation of a fruity smell compound takes place called an ester. | The formation of soap takes place. |
| 3. It needs a catalyst for a reaction to occur. | No catalyst is required for the reaction to take place. |
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4. The chemical equation involved is: \[\ce{CH3COOH + C2H5OH ->[conc. H2SO4]CH3COOC2H5 + H2O}\] |
The chemical equation involved is: \[\ce{CH3COOC2H5 + NaOH -> CH3COONa + C2H5OH}\] |
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