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Which of the following is a non-reducing sugar?

A.Sucrose✓ Correct
B.Maltose
C.Lactose
D.Ribose
Explanation

Only sucrose is a non-reducing sugar as it does not reduce Tollen's reagent or Benedict's solution. (due to the absence of −CHO group)

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