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Q. What happens when conc. $H_2SO_4$ is treated with sugar ?

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Solution:

When conc. $H_2SO_4$ is treated with sugar dehydration takes place.
$C_{12}H_{22}O_{11} \xrightarrow{Conc \, H_2SO_4} 12C + 11H_2O$