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

The reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with carbohydrates

(C_{12} H_{22} O_{11})

is an example of

Dehydration
Oxidation
Reduction
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.

Asked in: NEET 2020 (Phase 2)

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