NEET2011ChemistryBiomoleculesActual
Which one of the following statements is not true regarding (+) lactose?
Options
- A(+) lactose is a -glycoside formed by the union of a molecule of D(+) glucose and a molecule of D (+) galactos
- B(+) lactose is a reducing sugar and does not exhibit mutarotation
- C(+) lactose, C ₁₂ H ₂₂ O ₁₁ contains 8-O H groups
- DOn hydrolysis (+) lactose gives equal amount of D (+) glucose and D (+) galactose
Correct answer
B. (+) lactose is a reducing sugar and does not exhibit mutarotation
Step-by-step solution
Lactose is a reducing sugar and all reducing sugars show mutarotation.