Reactions That Use the Equivalent of a Water Molecule to Break

question 29

Multiple Choice

Reactions that use the equivalent of a water molecule to break a molecule into smaller subunits are called ____ reactions.

• A) equilibrium
• B) hydration
• C) hydrolysis
• D) redox
• E) dehydration synthesis

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