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Why is sucrose considered a non-reducing sugar?

Options

  1. AIt does not contain carbon
  2. BIt does not react with water
  3. CIts reducing groups are involved in glycosidic bond formation
  4. DIt is not sweet in taste

Correct answer

C. Its reducing groups are involved in glycosidic bond formation

Step-by-step solution

The reducing groups of glucose and fructose in sucrose are involved in glycosidic bond formation, making sucrose a non-reducing sugar.

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