NEETChemistryHydrogen
What is the difference between the terms ‘hydrolysis’ and ‘hydration’?
Options
- AHydrolysis refers to the process of adding water to a substance, while hydration refers to breaking down a sub
- BHydrolysis and hydration are synonyms and can be used interchangeably.
- CHydrolysis is the dissolution of a substance in water, while hydration is the splitting of water molecules int
- DHydrolysis is an example of a decomposition reaction in which water is known to break the chemical bond in the
Correct answer
D. Hydrolysis is an example of a decomposition reaction in which water is known to break the chemical bond in the
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (D) Hydrolysis is an example of a decomposition reaction in which water is known to break the chemical bond in the other reactants., while hydration is the addition of water molecules to a substance.