Which Statement Best Describes the Distinction Between a Hydration and a Dehydration

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the distinction between a hydration and a dehydration reaction?

• A) Hydration requires a carbonyl group and dehydration does not.
• B) Hydration is the addition of water and dehydration is the loss of water.
• C) Hydration results in breaking bonds and dehydration creates bonds.
• D) Hydration is an oxidation and dehydration is a reduction.
• E) Hydration and dehydration actually describe the same process.

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