Question 17 - Past Year - 3 Mark Questions - Chapter 4 Class 10 - Carbon and its Compounds

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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.

 

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Esterification Reaction

Saponification Reaction

Definition

In this reaction, alcohol and acid react to form a sweet smelling compound called ester.

In this reaction, esters are hydrolysed by NaOH to give soap (salt of carboxylic acid and Na) and alcohol.

Reaction

The reaction is:

 

The reaction is:

Uses

  • Esters are used in perfumes and as flavouring agents.
  • It is used as an organic solvent.
  • The process of saponification is used to manufacture soap.
  • It is used in wet chemical fire extinguishers. 

 

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Reaction of An ester with A base - Teachoo.png

 

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