Q85 / 180 · NEET 2020 (Phase 2) · Chemistry

The reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with carbohydrates $(C_{12} H_{22} O_{11})$ is an example of

Correct answer
A
Dehydration
B
Oxidation
C
Reduction
D
Sulphonation

Solution

$C_{12} H_{22} O_{11} \to_{dehydration}^{Conc . H_{2} {SO}_{4}} \underset{Black}{12 C} + 11 H_{2} O$

This reaction is called dehydration reaction.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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