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What happens when conc. H2 SO4 is treate...

What happens when conc. `H_2 SO_4` is treated with sugar?

A

dehydration

B

hydrolysis

C

reduction

D

oxidation

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The correct Answer is:
A
Charring of sugar occurs when it is treated with cone. `H_2SO_4` is due to dehydration. All water molecule get removed from the sugar.
`C_12O_22O_11 + conc. H_2SO_4 to 12 C + H_2O`
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