MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Organic ChemistryBiomoleculesPrevious Year Questions

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding (+)–lactose? (AIPMT 2011)

A.On hydrolysis (+)–lactose gives equal amount of
B.(+)–Lactose is a -glucoside formed by the union
C.(+)–Lactose is a reducing sugar and does not✓ Correct
D.(+)–Lactose, C12H22O11 contains 8– OH groups.
Explanation

(+)-Lactose is a reducing sugar and all reducing sugars show mutarotation.

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