Dehydration Synthesis
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What is dehydration synthesis?
A chemical reaction where a molecule is reacting, while water molecules are taken out.
How is dehydration related to hydrolysis?
Hydrolysis is the reverse reaction of dehydration synthesis.
Is dehydration synthesis a simple reaction?
Sometimes it is. However, some experiments need to be placed in fume-hood or well ventilated areas due to the complexity.
What's the difference between dehydration synthesis and dehydration reaction?
They are the same thing!
What is an example of dehydration synthesis?
Two monosaccharides (ex. glucose & fructose) joining together