The following is an example of which reaction class HOOCCH=CHCOOH + H₂O $\rightarrow$HOOCCH₂CH(OH)COOH A) Substitution B) Elimination C) Addition D) Isomerization E) Oxidation/Reduction

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This is an example of an addition reaction, where a molecule (in this case, sulfur dioxide, SO2) adds across the double bond of maleic acid (HOOCCH=CHCOOH) to form a single product, sulfurous acid (HOOCCH(SO2)CH(OH)COOH).

The Following Is an Example of Which Reaction Class HOOCCH=CHCOOH →\rightarrow→

The Following Is an Example of Which Reaction Class
HOOCCH=CHCOOH $\rightarrow$