The correct statement(s) about the following sugars X and Y is (are)
Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Biomolecules
The correct statement(s) about the following sugars X and Y is (are)


- X is a reducing sugar and Y is a non-reducing sugar
- X is a non-reducing sugar and Y is a reducing sugar
- the glycosidic linkages in X and Y are a and b respectively
- the glycosidic linkages in X and Y are b and a respectively.
Answer
(A) X is a reducing sugar and Y is a non-reducing sugar
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