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

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

A

oxidation

B

reduction

C

dehydration

D

hydrolysis

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The correct Answer is:

C

When conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` is treated with sugar dehydration takes place.
`C_(12)H_(22)O_(11) overset(Conc. H_(2)SO_(4)) to 12 C +11H_(2)O`

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