99 Percentile Qs Bank for JEE MainChemistryBiomolecules
Study the structure of maltose and mark the incorrect statement.
Options
- AMaltose is composed of two α -D-glucose units
- BC-1 of one glucose is linked to C-4 of other unit
- CIt is a non-reducing sugar
- DIt is a disaccharide
Correct answer
C. It is a non-reducing sugar
Step-by-step solution
It is a reducing sugar. The free aldehyde group can be produced at C-1 of second glucose in solution and it shows reducing properties.