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.

Use this information above to answer the question.

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