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Hydrolysis of sucrose is called:


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Esterification

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Saponification

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Hydration

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Inversion

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Solution

The correct option is D

Inversion


Hydrolysis of sucrose to give glucose and fructose is called inversion. hydrolysis of sucrose brings about a change in the sign of rotation, from dextro (+) to laevo (–) and the product is named as invert sugar.


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