Which of the Following Pairs Is Mismatched

question 155

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

• A) synthesis reaction - two reactants combine to form a larger product
• B) decomposition reaction - large reactant broken into smaller products
• C) oxidation - gain of electrons
• D) dehydration reaction - water is a product of the reaction
• E) hydrolysis - water is used in decomposition reaction

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