In this question, a statement of Assertion followed by a st…

Chemistry Biomolecules Assertion & Reason Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 14, 2026

In this question, a statement of Assertion followed by a statement of Reason is given. Choose

the correct answer out of the following choices.

Assertion: Maltose is a reducing sugar which gives two moles of D-glucose on hydrolysis.
Reason: Maltose has a 1, 4-glycosidic linkage

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

If assertion is true, but reason is false.

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct answer is:

On hydrolysis, one mole of maltose yields two moles of D-Glucose. It is a reducing sugar.

The two glucose units are linked through -glycosidic linkage between of one unit and the C-4 of another.

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