MCQ
Hydrolysis of sucrose is called
  • A
    Esterification
  • B
    Saponification
  • Inversion
  • D
    Hydration

Answer

Correct option: C.
Inversion
c
When sucrose is hydrolyzed, the direction of rotation of plane-polarized light becomes inverted. This is why it is called the inversion of sucrose. It is an important reaction and is catalyzed in an acidic medium.

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