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.

Identify the products of alcohol dehydration reactions.

Understand the influence of molecular structure on the reactivity and stability of organic compounds.

Identify and predict the formation of reaction products in organic chemistry.

Understand the concept of saturation and unsaturation in organic compounds.

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