Figure 2-1 a Chemical Reaction

Figure 2-1 A Chemical Reaction
Use Figure 2-1 to answer the following question:
Determine which reaction is shown in the figure and specify its mechanism of action.

A) The addition of a water molecule breaks down a complex molecule.
B) The removal of a water molecule breaks down a complex molecule.
C) Ionic bonds are broken apart as individual ions interact with the positive or negative ends of polar water molecules.
D) The removal of a water molecule facilitates the union of two molecules.
E) The addition of a water molecule facilitates the union of two molecules.