C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ + 8 K₂Cr₂O₇ + 32 H₂SO₄ → 8 Cr₂(SO₄)₃ + 8 K₂SO₄ + 12 CO₂ + 43 H₂O

This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:

C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ is a reducing agent, K₂Cr₂O₇ is an oxidizing agent.

Reactants:

• C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ – Β-D-Fructofuranosyl α-D-glucopyranoside , (2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2S,3S,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
  • Other names: Sucrose , {{ubl , Saccharose ... show moreBeta-D-Fruf-(2<->1)-alpha-D-Glcp , (2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-[(2S,3S,4R,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-3,4,5-triol , (2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-[(2S,3S,4R,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-2,5-dimethylol-tetrahydrofuran-2-yl]oxy-6-methylol-tetrahydropyran-3,4,5-triol , (2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-[(2S,3S,4R,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol , D-Sucrose , B -D-Fructofuranosyl a-D-glucopyranoside , D-(+)-Sucrose , (2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-{[(2S,3S,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxy}-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol , D-(+)-Saccharose , (+)-Sucrose , Beta-D-Fructofuranosyl-alpha D glucopyranoside , Alpha-D-Gluco pyranosyl beta-D-fructofuranoside , D(+)Saccharose , Beetsugar , Beet sugar , Cane sugar , Confectioner's sugar , Granulated sugar , Rock candy , Saccarose , Sugar , Table sugar show less
  • Appearance: White solid ; White solid in various forms ; Hard, white, odorless crystals, lumps, or powder. [Note: May have a characteristic, caramel odor when heated.]
• K₂Cr₂O₇ – Potassium dichromate(VI)
  • Other names: Potassium dichromate , Chromium potassium oxide , Dipotassium dichromium heptaoxide ... show moreDipotassium dichromate , Dipotassium bichromate , Dichromic acid dipotassium salt , Dipotassium dichromate (VI) , Dichromic acid, dipotassium salt , Potassium bichromate show less
  • Appearance: Red-orange crystalline solid ; Orange-to-red crystals
• H₂SO₄ – Sulfuric acid
  • Other names: Oil of vitriol , Sulfuric acid, concentrated (> 51% and < 100%) , H2SO4 ... show moreSulphuric acid , Battery acid , Hydrogen sulfate , [SO2(OH)2] , [S(OH)2O2] , Sulfuric acid (aqueous) show less
  • Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid ; Odourless colourless oily hygroscopic liquid ; Colorless to dark-brown, oily, odorless liquid. [Note: Pure compound is a solid below 51°F. Often used in an aqueous solution.]

Products:

• Cr₂(SO₄)₃ – Chromium(III) sulfate
  • Other names: Basic chromium sulfate , Chromic sulfate
  • Appearance: Reddish-brown crystals (anhydrous), purple crystals (hydrated)
• K₂SO₄
  • Names: Potassium sulfate , Potassium sulphate , Dipotassium sulfate ... show moreKaliumsulfat , K2SO4 , Sulfuric acid dipotassium salt show less
  • Appearance: White solid ; Colourless-to-white crystals
• CO₂
  • Names: Carbon dioxide , {{plainlist| , CO2 ... show moreCarbonic acid gas , Dry ice , [CO2] , Carbonic anhydride , R-744 , E-290 , E 290 , E290 , Carbonic acid anhydride , Carbon-12 dioxide , Methanedione , Carbon oxide , CO₂ , [Note: Normal constituent of air (about 300 ppm)]. show less
  • Appearance: Colorless gas ; Odourless colourless compressed liquefied gas ; Colorless, odorless gas. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Solid form is utilized as dry ice.]
• H₂O – Water, oxidane
  • Other names: Water (H2O) , Hydrogen hydroxide (HH or HOH) , Hydrogen oxide ... show moreDihydrogen monoxide (DHMO) (systematic name) , Hydrogen monoxide , Dihydrogen oxide , Hydric acid , Hydrohydroxic acid , Hydroxic acid , Hydrol , Μ-oxido dihydrogen , Κ1-hydroxyl hydrogen(0) show less
  • Appearance: White crystalline solid, almost colorless liquid with a hint of blue, colorless gas