Chapter 2.L1, Problem 12WC

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The details of a dehydration synthesis reaction.

Introduction:

Chemical reactions can be of different types, depending on the nature of the reactants and products. Synthesis reactions typically involve generation of products that are new molecules and not modified versions of the reactants. The term ‘dehydration’ describes loss of water. Thus, dehydration synthesis reactions are those that are characterized by creation of new products and release of water.