Question
Chemistry Question on Biomolecules
Identify the product obtained when sucrose is treated with conc. H2SO4.
A
Gluconic acid and fructose
B
Glucose and fructose
C
Sugar charcoal and water
D
Saccharic acid
Answer
Glucose and fructose
Explanation
Solution
The product obtained when sucrose is treated with concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is (B) Glucose and fructose.
The reaction is known as hydrolysis, where the water molecule is added to break the glycosidic bond between glucose and fructose in sucrose. This results in the formation of glucose and fructose as separate molecules.