Question

$C_{12}{H}_{22}{O}_{11}+\text{conc.}{H}_{2}S{O}_4\to$
The product(s) of the above reaction is/are:

• A. $\text{Fructose}+H_{2}O+C{O}_2$
• B. None of the above
• C. Carbon + water
• D. $C{O}_2+H_{2}O+\text{glucose}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C Carbon + water

Conc. $H_{2}S{O}_4$ is a strong dehydrating agent. It removes water from organic compounds.
$\underset{\text{(cane sugar)}}{C_{12}{H}_{22}{O}_{11}}\stackrel{\text{conc.}{H}_{2}S{O}_4}{\to }12C+11H_{2}O$