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What is the difference between terms hydrolysis and hydration?

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Hydrolysis: Breaking of a compund using water.

Eg. NaCl + H2O →NaOH + HCl

Hydration: Addition of a water molecule to a compound

Eg. Hydration of ethane C2H4 + H2O → CH3CH2OH



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