Sucrose (C12H22O11), commonly called table sugar, undergoes hydrolysis (reaction

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Sucrose (C12H22O11), commonly called table sugar, undergoes hydrolysis (reaction with water) to produce fructose (C6H12O6) and glucose (C6H12O6). This reaction is of considerable importance in the candy industry. First, fructose is sweeter than sucrose. Second, a mixture of fructose and glucose, called invert sugar, does not crystallize, so the candy containing this sugar would be chewy rather than brittle as candy containing sucrose crystals would be. (a) From the following data, determine the order of the reaction. (b) How long does it take to hydrolyze 95 percent of sucrose? (c) Explain why the rate law does not include [H2O] even though water is a reactant. Time (min) [C12H22O11] (M) 0. 0.500 60. 0.400 96.4. 0.350

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Rate = k[A]^1 [B]^3

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