In Hydrolysis Reactions, Compounds React With

Question

In hydrolysis reactions, compounds react with
A) hydrogen, causing decomposition.
B) glucose, causing decomposition.
C) water, causing decomposition.
D) carbon, causing decomposition.
E) water, causing synthesis.

Accepted Answer

Hydrolysis reactions involve the breakdown of a compound through a chemical reaction with water, leading to the separation of the original compound into two or more new compounds. Therefore, choice C, which states that hydrolysis reactions involve a reaction with water causing decomposition, is the best answer.