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Grade 12Inorganic Chemistry

why does sugar becomes black when we give it sulphuric acid? Give also reaction.

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12 Years agoGrade 12
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer12 Years ago
c12h22o11 + h2so4---12c + 11h20 + misture of water and acid
(black)
the black colour is due to this carbon.

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