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Which of the following disaccharides gives two same monosaccharide units on hydrolysis?(a) Maltose(b) Sucrose(c) Lactose(d) LactuloseI have been asked this question in homework.This intriguing question originated from Biomolecules Carbohydrates topic in portion Biomolecules of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct choice is (a) Maltose

For EXPLANATION I WOULD say: When any CARBOHYDRATE UNDERGOES hydrolysis and produces two SEPARATE units of monosaccharides, it is a disaccharide. The used units that are produced may be same. Maltose on hydrolysis gives two units of glucose itself.



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