Question

What is the condition for effective hydrolysis?

(a) High temperature

(b) Pressure

(c) Both high temperature and pressure

(d) None of the mentioned

I got this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

My question is taken from Hydrolysis Definition and Scope in portion Hydrolysis of Unit Processes

Answer 1

The correct option is (c) Both high temperature and pressure

For explanation: Although the word hydrolysis means decomposition by water, cases in which water unaided brings about effective hydrolysis are rare, and high temperatures and pressures are usually necessary even then.