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Which of the following is an advantage of recombinant DNA technology in organic chemistry reactions?
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Organic Chemistry Reactions
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Hydrolysis is an example of which type of reaction in organic chemistry?
A
Substitution reaction
B
Addition reaction
C
Nucleophilic acyl substitution
D
Elimination reaction
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Understand the concept of hydrolysis: Hydrolysis is a reaction involving the breaking of a bond in a molecule using water. It is commonly seen in the breakdown of esters and amides.
Identify the type of reaction: In organic chemistry, hydrolysis often involves the substitution of a leaving group by a nucleophile, which in this case is water or hydroxide ion.
Recognize the mechanism: Hydrolysis of esters and amides typically proceeds through a nucleophilic acyl substitution mechanism, where the nucleophile attacks the carbonyl carbon, leading to the substitution of the leaving group.
Differentiate from other reactions: Compare hydrolysis with other types of reactions such as addition (where atoms are added to a molecule) and elimination (where atoms are removed from a molecule).
Conclude the type of reaction: Based on the mechanism and the role of the nucleophile, classify hydrolysis as a nucleophilic acyl substitution reaction.
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