2017 · Q64
Which one of the following artificial sweeteners is modified sugar?
general-sciencechemistry
- AAspartame
- BSaccharin
- CSucralose
- DAlitame
Explanation
Sucralose is manufactured by the chlorination of sucrose – it is a modified sugar. Aspartame is a dipeptide derivative, saccharin a benzoic sulfimide, and alitame a dipeptide sweetener. Hence (C).