Which type of rocks is/are commonly affected by hydrolysis?

Q. Which type of rocks is/are commonly affected by hydrolysis?
Answer: Igneous
Notes: Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction between H+ and OH- ions in water and the minerals in the rock. Hydrolysis commonly affects igneous rocks as they are composed of silicate minerals, such as quartz and feldspar which readily combines with water.

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