In Which Reaction Does Water NOT Participate as a Reactant

question 64

Multiple Choice

In which reaction does water NOT participate as a reactant (rather than as a product) ?

• A) conversion of an acid anhydride to two acids
• B) conversion of an ester to an acid and an alcohol
• C) conversion of ATP to ADP
• D) photosynthesis
• E) production of gaseous carbon dioxide from bicarbonate

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