Why Do Hydrolysis Reactions Occur More Readily in Solution Than

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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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