A student used the following steps in testing for a non-reducing sugar.
I. added Benedict’s solution to the sugar solution
ll. added dilute hydrochloric acid to the sugar and boiled it;
lll. added sodium hydroxide solution to the solution in ll. and boiled;
IV. added Benedict’s solution to the cooled solution in lll.
Use this information above to answer the question.
| A. neutralize the sugar solution B. soften the sugar solution C. change the colour of the sugar solution D. increase the acid content of the sugar solution |
Correct Answer: Option A
A. neutralize the sugar solution
