Why is it that "The formation of an alcohol when an alkene reacts with water in the presence of an acid is an example of a hydrolysis reaction." False?

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nottim · Answer

I answered true, because on my flow chart of organic rxns, it shows that alkenes, with the addition reaction with halogens and water, becomes an alochol...

anonymous · Answer

umd help u but i have no idea what this is. im sorry tim:(

.sam. · Answer

Normally they don't call it hydrolysis reaction, they use 'Addition reaction'

nottim · Answer

So why is it not true?

nottim · Answer

heehee. NotTrue.

.sam. · Answer

Its not hydrolysis reaction , that's why its false

nottim · Answer

Thank you, Mr. Dot Sam Dot! Your assistance is appreciated. Also, I don't get mild sarcasm.