What name is given to the following reaction? sucrose + water → glucose + fructose
A)hydrogenation
B)hydrolysis
C)glycolysis
D)dehydration

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The given reaction involves the breaking of a covalent bond using water, which is known as hydrolysis. Hence, option B is the correct choice. Option A, hydrogenation, involves adding hydrogen to a compound. Option C, glycolysis, is a metabolic process that involves the break down of glucose molecules. Option D, dehydration, involves the removal of water molecules from a compound to form a new product.

What Name Is Given to the Following Reaction? Sucrose