Which of the following statements about zinc oxide eugenol is NOT correct?

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Zinc oxide transforms into zinc hydroxide during the reactionThe reaction proceeds through an autocatalytic mechanismWater is produced as a result of the reactionAnhydrous zinc oxide reacts with anhydrous eugenolThe setting process involves a chelation reaction

Explanation

Zinc oxide eugenol sets through a reaction where ZnO converts to Zn(OH)2, and this process is autocatalytic with water as a byproduct. However, the reaction involves hydrated forms, not dehydrated zinc oxide and eugenol, making option D incorrect.