Question

What happens when conc. $H_{2}S{O}_4$ is treated with sugar ?

• A. Oxidation
• B. Reduction
• C. Dehydration
• D. Hydrolysis

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

When conc. $H_{2}S{O}_4$ is treated with sugar dehydration takes place.
$C_{12}{H}_{22}{O}_{11}\stackrel{Conc{H}_{2}S{O}_4}{\to }12C+11H_{2}O$