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Identify ‘X’ in the following reaction.(a) sucrose(b) lactose(c) maltose(d) starchI had been asked this question in an online interview.This is a very interesting question from Biomolecules Carbohydrates topic in chapter Biomolecules of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right option is (a) sucrose

Explanation: When sucrose (C12H22O11) is boiled with dilute HCL or H2SO4 in an ALCOHOLIC solution, glucose and fructose are obtained in equal AMOUNTS. This is one the METHODS used for preparation of glucose.



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