Which of the following is the product as a result of the process of hydrolysis of orthoclase.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Kaolinite.
The product of hydrolysis of orthoclase is kaolinite.
Hydrolysis is a chemical weathering process where water reacts with minerals, breaking them down. In the case of orthoclase, a type of feldspar, hydrolysis produces kaolinite, a clay mineral.