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Thermal Decomposition

Hydrolysis of...

Question

Hydrolysis of water is a _______ reaction.

A

Endothermic

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B

Decomposition

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Both (a) and (b)

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D

Combination

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Solution

The correct option is B
Decomposition

Hydrolysis of water is decomposition reaction as water decompose into oxygen and hydrogen due to electric current being passed through water.

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