JAMB Chemistry 2018 Objective — Question 16

Question 16 of 36 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Charring of sugar occurs when it is

A. reduced
B. hydrolyzed
C. dehydratedCorrect
D. fermented

Explanation

Charring of sugar occurs when it is dehydrated, e.g. by adding concentrated sulphuric acid, which leaves behind carbon.

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