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If glucose is warmed with concentrated sulphuric acid, it undergoes

A

oxidation

B

reduction

C

dehydration

D

hydration

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The correct Answer is:
B

A vigorous reaction takes place and a black mass of sugar `C` is formed
`C_(6) H_(12) O_(6) overset("cone".)underset(H_(2)SO_(4))rarr 6C`
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  • Concentrated sulphuric acid is:

    A
    efforescent
    B
    hygroscopic
    C
    oxidising agent
    D
    sulphonating agent
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    A
    efflorescent
    B
    hygroscopic
    C
    oxidising agent
    D
    sulphonating agent
  • Concentrated sulphuric acid acts as

    A
    dehydrating agent
    B
    sulphonating agent
    C
    reducing agent
    D
    oxidising agent
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