NEET · Chemistry · STD 12 - 10. Biomolecules
The reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with carbohydrates \(\left( C _{12} H _{22} O _{11}\right)\) is an example of
- A Sulphonation
- B Dehydration
- C Oxidation
- D Reduction
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) Dehydration
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Detailed explanation
Concentrated sulphuric acid is a strong dehydrating agent and it readily dehydrate carbohydrates into carbon.
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