Question on: WAEC Biology - 2015

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.

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What is the importance of step ll in the testing process? To

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
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