Which of the Following is Also Known as a Dehydration

Question

Which of the following is also known as a dehydration reaction?  
A) condensation
B) hydrolysis
C) synthesis
D) oxidation
E) decomposition

Accepted Answer

A dehydration reaction is a chemical reaction that involves the loss of a water molecule from the reacting molecule. This process is also known as condensation because it involves the condensation of two molecules into one, accompanied by the loss of a molecule of water. Hydrolysis, synthesis, oxidation, and decomposition are not directly related to dehydration reactions.