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If concentrated sulphuric acid is added to sugar and warmed gently, the sugar changes from brown to white and finally to a black mass of carbon. In this reaction, concentrated sulphuric acid is acting as

a.

A drying agent

b.

An oxidizing agent

c.

A dehydrating agent

d.

A reducing agent

Correct answer: C

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