Distinguish between esterification and saponification
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\tEsterificationSaponificationEsterification is a process of preparation of ester.Saponification is a process of preparation of soap.In the esterification reaction, an acid reacts with alcohol in the pressure of conc. H2SO4 to form an ester.Saponification is somewhat different from esterification since an ester responds to alkali in this situation.The reaction requires heat energyThe reaction does not require heat energyThe catalyst involved in the reaction is acidThe catalyst involved in the reaction is base.\t