The reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with carbohydrates ( C _ 12 H _ 22 O _ 11 ) is an example of

Correct answer: A. Dehydration C _ 12 H _ 22 O _ 11 → _ dehydration ^ Conc . H _ 2 SO _ 4 12C _ Black + 11 H _ 2 O This reaction is called dehydration reaction.

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Year: 2020
Subject: Chemistry
Chapter: Biomolecules

NEET 2020 · Chemistry · Biomolecules

The reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with carbohydrates ( C...

The reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with carbohydrates

\left({C}_{12}{H}_{22}{O}_{11}\right)

is an example of

Options

ADehydration
BOxidation
CReduction
DSulphonation

Correct answer

A. Dehydration

Step-by-step solution

${C}_{12}{H}_{22}{O}_{11}\mathop{\to}_{dehydration}^{Conc . {H}_{2}{SO}_{4}}\mathop{12C}_{Black} + 11{H}_{2}O$

This reaction is called dehydration reaction.

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