If concentrated sulphric acid is added to sugar and warmed gently, the sugar changes from...

JAMB 1981

If concentrated sulphric acid is added to sugar and warmed gently, the sugar changes from white to brown and finally to a black mas of carbon. In this reaction, concentrated sulphuric acid is acting as ?

A. a drying agent
B. an oxidizing agent
C. a dehydrated agent
D. a reducing agent
E. a hydrolysing agent

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Correct Answer: Option C

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