Question

Explain the action of concentrated sulphuric acid on carbohydrates

Answer 1

Answer:

Concentrated sulphuric acid removes Hydrogen and Oxygen in the form of water.

Explanation:

Concentrated sulphuric acid is a Hygroscopic substance, which means it has great affinity for water, so concentrated sulphuric acid is able to remove hydrogen and oxygen in the form of water from the compounds like sugar, ethanol, formic acid, oxalic acid etc. Concentrated sulphuric acid removes water of crystallization from hydrated ionic compound to make the compound anhydrous.