Question

multiple choice 17 points. correctly identify what is occurring in the diagram. examine the scenarios presented and determine whether they are showing dehydration synthesis or hydrolysis. c3h5(oh)2(ocor) + h2o ⇌ c3h5(oh)3 + rcooh

Explanation:

Step1: Recall definitions

Hydrolysis is the reaction of a compound with water to break it into smaller components. Dehydration synthesis is the process of joining molecules by removing water.

Step2: Analyze the reaction

The reaction $\mathrm{C_3H_5(OH)_2(OCOR)+H_2O
ightleftharpoons C_3H_5(OH)_3 + RCOOH}$ shows a compound reacting with water to form two other compounds. This is characteristic of a hydrolysis reaction.

Answer:

hydrolysis