JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

The reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with carbohydrates is an example
Of [NEET 2020]

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: A. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. Adehydration
  2. Boxidation
  3. Creduction
  4. Dsulphonation

Correct answer: A

Solution

(c) Conc. removes water, i.e. dehydrates carbohydrates into carbon (black residue) or
charred sugar.

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