Why is the following reaction considered to be dehydration synthesis? H-NH3C2O-OH + H-NH3C2O-OH ® H-NH3C2O- NH3C2O-OH + H-OH
A. Water molecules are hidden in the products H-NH3C2O-NH3C2O-OH.
B. This is the same reaction that occurs during digestion and water is required.
C. Water molecules are formed as a result of the breakdown of H-NH3C2O-NH3C2O-OH.
D. Water molecules are formed as a new, more complex end product is formed.
D. Water molecules are formed as a new, more complex end product is formed.
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