The reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with carbohydrates () is an example of

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🧠 The Thirsty Acid
Concentrated Sulphuric Acid () has a voracious appetite for water. So much so that it can literally "suck" the components of water ( and ) out of organic molecules that don't even have "liquid" water in them.

🗺️ The Charring Process
1. The Molecule: Carbohydrates like sucrose () can be written as .
2. The Reaction: When conc.  is added, it acts as a powerful Dehydrating agent. 
3. The Result: It removes the hydrogen and oxygen in the ratio of water, leaving behind pure, por

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