Question
What happens when conc. H2SO4 is slowly added to cane sugar?
Solution
When conc. H2SO4 is added to cane sugar then charring of sugar takes place:
C12H22O11(s) + H2SO4(aq) + 1/2 O2(g) → 11C(s) + CO2(g) + 12H2O(g) + SO2(g)
