The Hydrolysis of Sucrose to Glucose and Fructose Is Exergonic

question 151

Multiple Choice

The hydrolysis of sucrose to glucose and fructose is exergonic. However, if sucrose is dissolved in water and the solution is kept overnight at room temperature, there is no detectable conversion to glucose and fructose. Why?

• A) The change in free energy of the reaction is positive.
• B) The activation energy of the reaction is high.
• C) The change in free energy of the reaction is negative.
• D) This is a condensation reaction.
• E) The free energy of the products is higher than the free energy of the reactants.

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