A student used the following steps in testing for a non-reducing sugar.

I. added Benedict's solution to the sugar solution

ll. added dilute hydrochloric acid to the sugar and boiled it;

lll. added sodium hydroxide solution to the solution in ll. and boiled;

IV. added Benedict's solution to the cooled solution in lll.

Use this information above to answer the question.

What is the importance of step ll in the testing process? To

a

neutralize the sugar solution

b

soften the sugar solution

c

change the colour of the sugar solution

d

increase the acid content of the sugar solution

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Derek644222
2 years ago

The importance of step II in the testing process is to:
D. increase the acid content of the sugar solution.

This step involves adding dilute hydrochloric acid and boiling the solution, which helps to break down the non-reducing sugar into simpler, reducing sugar molecules that can then react with Benedict's solution in the subsequent steps.
and just like what @Genius kvng said-- neutralization will only occur in step III whereby a base is involved
so pls @Myschool correct this

Geniuskvng
4 years ago

You've made mistake from your question oo My school........it suppose to be step III that contain base o....if it will neutralize the solution

Dyna_might
1 year ago

the answer is incorrect

Myschool Nuel
1 year ago

Correction has been made. Thank you all for your contributions.

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