When sugar 'X' is boiled with dilute H 2 SO 4 in alcoholic solution, two isomers 'A' and…

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When sugar 'X' is boiled with dilute H2SO4 in alcoholic solution, two isomers 'A' and 'B' are formed. 'A' on oxidation with HNO3 yields saccharic acid whereas 'B' is laevorotatory. The compound 'X' is:
  (JEE Main 2022)
  1. Maltose
  2. Sucrose
  3. Lactose
  4. Strach

Answer

(B) Sucrose

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