The Process of Dehydration Synthesis

question 25

Multiple Choice

The process of dehydration synthesis

• A) uses water to turn large molecules into smaller ones.
• B) adds a molecule of water to the reactants.
• C) converts smaller molecules into larger ones by removing water.
• D) both A and B.

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