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Distinguish between esterification and saponification reactions of organic compounds with the help of the chemical equation for each. Write one use of (i) esters and (ii) saponification process?

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### Step-by-Step Solution **1. Definition of Esterification:** Esterification is a chemical reaction that involves the formation of an ester from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol. This reaction typically occurs in the presence of an acid catalyst. **2. Chemical Equation for Esterification:** For example, when acetic acid (CH₃COOH) reacts with ethanol (C₂H₅OH) in the presence of an acid, it produces ethyl acetate (CH₃COOC₂H₅) and water (H₂O). \[ ...
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