Why Do Hydrolysis Reactions Occur More Readily in Solution Than

Multiple Choice

Why do hydrolysis reactions occur more readily in solution than dehydration reactions?

A) Hydrolysis reactions increase G, or Gibbs free energy of the system.
B) Hydrolysis reactions are endergonic and increase entropy of the system.
C) Hydrolysis reactions are exergonic and decrease entropy of the system.
D) Hydrolysis reactions are exergonic and increase entropy of the system.