Which sugar is called invert sugar?

Question:

Which sugar is called invert sugar? Why is it called so?

Solution:

Sucrose is also known as invert sugar. It is a naturally occurring sugar derived from sugarcane and sugarbeet. The hydrolysis of sucrose brings about a change in the

sign of rotation, from Dextro (+) to laevo (–) and thus the product is named as invert sugar.

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