Question 7 1 pts Which of the following chemical reactions breaks down feldspars into clay? dissolution hydrolysis hydration oxidation D

hydrolysis

Explanation:

Hydrolysis -

It is the chemical reaction, in which, the reactant is breaks down into product, in presence of water.

Chemical weathering of feldspars results in the formation of clay minerals like kaolinite and illite.

Hence the correct answer is as follows,

Clay is formed by the hydrolysis of the feldspars.