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What is the significance of the change in optical rotation from dextro to laevo upon sucrose hydrolysis?

Options

  1. AIt makes the solution taste sweeter
  2. BIt is used in the production of candy
  3. CIt results in the formation of invert sugar
  4. DIt is used in the fermentation of alcohol

Correct answer

C. It results in the formation of invert sugar

Step-by-step solution

The change in optical rotation from dextro to laevo upon sucrose hydrolysis leads to the formation of invert sugar.

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