Dehydration reaction. Image 1 of 2. Beaker containing a solution of concentrated sulphuric acid and sugar (sucrose). This is the beginning of the reaction. 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 will remove the hydrogen and oxygen from the sucrose,leaving just carbon | |
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