1)

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding (+) Lactose?


A) On hydrolysis (+) Lactose gives equal amount of D(+) glucose and D(+) galactose.

B) (+) Lactose is a B-glycoside formed by the union of a molecule of D(+) glucose and a molecule of D(+) galactose

C) (+) Lactose is a reducing sugar and does not exhibit muta rotation.

D) $(+) Lactose, C_{12}H_{22}O_{11} contains 8-OH groups.$

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

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All reducing sugar shows mutarotation.