Which of the following correctly describes sucrose?
a.
Monosaccharide
b.
Disaccharide
c.
Reducing sugar
d.
Non-reducing sugar
Choose the correct option:
1.
a and b
2.
b and c
3.
c and d
4.
b and d
HINT: Sucrose is non-reducing sugar.
Explanation:
Sucrose on hydrolysis produces an equimolar mixture of -D(+) glucose and B-D(-)- fructose. Since in sucrose C-1 of glucose and C-2 of fructose are linked with each other. It is a disaccharide.
