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Which of the following is incorrect regarding maltose?(a) It consists of two glucopyranose units(b) It is a non-reducing sugar(c) Glycosidic bond between C1 of one unit and C4 of the other unit(d) It is a disaccharideThis question was posed to me in final exam.I'm obligated to ask this question of Biomolecules Carbohydrates in division Biomolecules of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct choice is (b) It is a non-reducing sugar

Easy EXPLANATION: The FREE aldehyde group can be produced at the C1 carbon of the second α-D-glucose unit in SOLUTION and it shows reducing properties. Hence, it is a reducing sugar.



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