Question

Give the equation for the reaction cone, sulphuric acid with – 

1. glucose 

2. sucrose 

3. cellulose 

4. an organic acid containing one carbon atom and two hydrogen atoms

Answer 1

1. Reaction of cone. H₂SO₄ with glucose, C_tH₁₂O₆ –

2. Reaction of cone. H₂SO₄ with sucrose, C₁₂H₁₂O₁₂ – 

3. Reaction of cone. H₂SO₄ with cellulose, (C₆H₁₀O₅ )n – 

4. Reaction of cone. H₂SO₄ with an organic acid containing one carbon atom and two hydrogen atoms, HCOOH (formic acid or methanoic acid) –