Chemistry
Give the equation for the reaction of conc. sulphuric acid with –
(i) glucose
(ii) sucrose
(iii) cellulose
(iv) an organic acid containing one carbon atom and two hydrogen atoms
(v) an organic acid containing two carbon and two hydrogen atoms
(vi) an alcohol
(vii) hydrated copper [II] sulphate
Related Questions
Give equations for oxidation of conc. H2SO4 giving the oxidised products –
(i) Carbon dioxide
(ii) Sulphur dioxide
(iii) Phosphoric acid
(iv) Copper (II) sulphate
(v) Iodine
(vi) Sulphur
respectively
Give a reason why concentrated and not dil H2SO4 behaves as an oxidising and dehydrating agent.
State the observation seen when conc. H2SO4 is added to –
(i) sucrose
(ii) hydrated copper [II] sulphate.
State how addition of –
(i) copper
(ii) NaCl
to hot conc. H2SO4 serves as a test for the latter.