Question

Which reaction is the "reverse" of a condensation reaction?
Question 15 options:

a) esterification
b) hydrolysis
c) addition
d) substitution
e) oxidation

Answer 1

are you sure?

Answer 2

b) hydrolysis

Answer 3

Yes, I am sure. The reverse of a condensation reaction is a hydrolysis reaction. In a condensation reaction, two molecules combine to form a larger molecule along with the release of a small molecule such as water. In a hydrolysis reaction, a large molecule is broken down into smaller molecules or atoms with the addition of water.