NEET2022BotanyBiomolecules (B)Actual
A dehydration reaction links two glucose molecules to produce maltose. If the formula for glucose is C 6 H 12 O 6 then what is the formula for maltose?
Options
- AC 12 H 24 O 12
- BC 12 H 22 O 11
- CC 12 H 24 O 11
- DC 12 H 20 O 10
Correct answer
B. C 12 H 22 O 11
Step-by-step solution
Maltose is a common disaccharide that is formed by the dehydration reaction of two glucose molecules. The glycosidic bond present in maltose is α - 1 , 4 . During the formation, from two glucose molecules, one molecule of water is removed. Thus, the formula of maltose becomes C 12 H 22 O 11