Dehydration reaction. Image 2 of 2. Beaker containing the results of the reaction between concentrated sulphuric acid and sugar (sucrose). Sulphuric acid is a powerful dehydrating agent. When it comes into contact with a substance that contains hydrogen and oxygen,the elements of water,it removes those elements. Sucrose is a carbohydrate and made up of carbon,hydrogen and oxygen. The sulphuric acid has removed the hydrogen and oxygen from the sucrose,leaving just carbon | |
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