The reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with carbohydrates (C12H22O11) is an example of

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The reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with carbohydrates (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) is an example of

(1) Sulphonation

(2) Dehydration

(3) Oxidation

(4) Reduction

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Prashant · Answer 1 · 2021-08-02T17:56:06+0000

by Prashant answered Aug 2, 2021

It's a dehydration reaction since H2SO4 is a strong dehydrating agent.