In the Charring process, concentrated sulfuric acid reacts with sugar to give sugar charcoal. What is the role of conc. \(\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4\) in this reaction?

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Given below are two statements :
Statement I: The boiling point of hydrides of Group 16 elements follow the order
H₂O > H₂Te > H₂Se > H₂S.
Statement II: On the basis of molecular mass, H₂O is expected to have lower boiling point than the other members of the group but due to the presence of extensive H-bonding in H₂O, it has higher boiling point.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Answer 1

Step 1: Look at the products.
Sugar becomes carbon and water vapour/steam. The acid itself just takes the water.

Step 2: Name the role.
An agent that removes water from a compound is a dehydrating agent.

Final Answer:
Option (C). \[ \boxed{\text{dehydrating agent}} \]

In the Charring process, concentrated sulfuric acid reacts with sugar to give sugar charcoal. What is the role of conc. \(\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4\) in this reaction?

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The Correct Option is C

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