Why Do Hydrolysis Reactions Occur More Readily in Solution Than

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why do hydrolysis reactions occur more readily in solution than dehydration reactions?

• A) Hydrolysis reactions increase G, or Gibbs free energy of the system.
• B) Hydrolysis reactions are endergonic and increase entropy of the system.
• C) Hydrolysis reactions are exergonic and decrease entropy of the system.
• D) Hydrolysis reactions are exergonic and increase entropy of the system.

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Definitions:

M2

A measure of the money supply that includes cash and checking deposits as well as near money that can be easily converted to cash, like savings deposits, money market securities, and mutual funds.

M3

An indicator of the total money supply encompassing M2—which consists of cash, checking deposits, and readily convertible near money—along with substantial time deposits, institutional money market funds, and additional significant liquid assets.

M1

A segment of the money supply encompassing all tangible forms of money such as bills and coins, alongside demand deposits and additional liquid assets maintained by the central bank.

Demand for Money Schedule

A representation of the relationship between the quantity of money people wish to hold and the interest rate, other factors being constant.