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Raffinose is an example of a ________(a) monosaccharide(b) disaccharide(c) trisaccharide(d) tetrasaccharideThe question was asked in an international level competition.Question is taken from Biomolecules Carbohydrates in division Biomolecules of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct answer is (C) TRISACCHARIDE

The best I can explain: Raffinose (C18H32O16) is an oligosaccharide which on HYDROLYSIS gives THREE different monosaccharides, galactose, glucose and fructose. Hence, it is a trisaccharide.



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