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When conc. H2SO4 comes in contact with s...

When conc. `H_2SO_4` comes in contact with sugar it becomes black due to

A

Hydrolysis

B

Hydration

C

Decolourisation

D

Dehydration

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The correct Answer is:
D
`H_2SO_4` acts as dehydrating agent (charring occurs)
`C_12H_22O_11overset("Conc."H_2SO_4)to12C + 11H_2O`
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