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

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSE — Biomolecules

1. On hydrolysis, (+) lactose gives equal amount of D(+) glucose and D(+) galactose.
2. (+) Lactose is a b-glucoside formed by the union of a molecule of D(+) glucose and a molecule of D(+) galactose.
3. (+) Lactose is a reducing sugar and does not exhibit mutarotation.
4. (+) Lactose, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ contains 8 —OH groups.

Answer

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

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