Organic reactions - how do they happen (AS)
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Classify the following type of chemical reaction: glucose + fructose -> sucrose + H2O
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This type of reaction, where two organic molecules join together with the loss of a small molecule, such as water, carbon dioxide or HCl, is called condensation.
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updated: 25 September 2007
