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What is a condensation reaction, what is a hydrolysis reaction, and how do they differ?

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A condensation reaction is a class of organic addition reaction that typically proceeds in a step-wise fashion to produce the addition product, usually in equilibrium, and a water molecule.Hydrolysis is any chemical reaction in which a molecule of water ruptures one or more chemical bonds.

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A condensation reaction that occurs between two separate molecules is called intermolecular condensation. ... The opposite of a condensation reaction that releases a water molecule is called a hydrolysis reaction. This happens when one molecule is split into two via the addition of a water molecule.

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The opposite of a condensation reaction that releases a water molecule is called a hydrolysis reaction. This happens when one molecule is split into two via the addition of a water molecule.
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