Question

identify the given chemical reactions as either a dehydration or hydrolysis reaction.
consider chemical reaction a.
is reaction a a dehydration or hydrolysis reaction?
hydrolysis
dehydration
consider chemical reaction b.
is reaction b a dehydration or hydrolysis reaction?
dehydration
hydrolysis
consider chemical reaction c.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall reaction definitions

Dehydration is loss of water to form a larger molecule. Hydrolysis is breaking a bond using water.

Step2: Analyze reaction A

In reaction A, a large molecule reacts with 3 \(H_2O\) to form smaller molecules. Water is used to break bonds.

Step3: Analyze reaction B

In reaction B, a molecule reacts with \(H_2O\) to break into two smaller molecules. Water is used for bond - breaking.

Answer:

Reaction A: hydrolysis
Reaction B: hydrolysis