Leaching of sugar from sugar beets is done by___________________?

Correct answer: A. Hot water

  • A. Hot water
  • B. Hexane
  • C. Dilute H2SO4
  • D. Lime water

Explanation

Sugar is readily soluble in hot water, so hot water extracts it from sliced sugar beets. Hexane is used for nonpolar substances such as oils, not for the polar sugar.

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