What is meant by hydrolysis?

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Flauschtrud asked Feb 6, 2023

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What is meant by hydrolysis?

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Hydrolysis is basically when water breaks a chemical bond. It is the opposite of dehydration synthesis, when a bond is created.

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Answer is the chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water.

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