Question 38

[srraghav1542]

I just had a quick question regarding question 38. What exactly is the difference between hydolysis and hydration? If someone could clear this up that would be great. Thanks!

[admin]

This is easy to remember: think about how you use the words. For example, when you are thirsty, you want to "hydrate" yourself: thus you are adding water.

On the other hand, in biology, the word "lysis" is often used to mean "break apart". Thus hydro(water)lysis(break apart) means to use water to break something apart. In a reaction called hydrolysis, you will typically begin with one organic molecule which will split into 2 distinct molecules (usually, one molecule will have an additional H and the other an additional OH).

[sdhepworth8688]

There is a 5 bonded carbon in the product of step 3 and 4: It is has a double bond to O, and single bonds to R, COO, and H.

[calena7178147]

You are correct. The structures have been corrected. Carbon should never have 5 bonds. Thanks!