Chemistry A-Level
hydrolysis of links
What hydrolysis of links means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of hydrolysis of links
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Water, especially with an acid or an alkali present, attacks the carbonyl carbon and cuts the chain, reversing the condensation and returning the monomers.
Topics that use hydrolysis of links
- Biodegradability and disposal of polymers (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- biodegradability
- incineration and energy recovery
- landfill
- recycling
- toxic combustion products
- nucleophilic attack
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