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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which one of the following statement is not true regarding (+) lactose?
A
On hydrolysis, (+) lactose gives equal amount of D(+) glucose and D(+) galactose.
B
(+) Lactose is a 
glucoside formed by the union of a molecules of D (+) glucose and a molecules of D(+) galactose.
glucoside formed by the union of a molecules of D (+) glucose and a molecules of D(+) galactose.
C
(+) Lactose is a reducing sugar and does not exhibit mutarotation.
D
(+) Lactose , 
contain 8 – OH groups.
contain 8 – OH groups.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
(+) Lactose is a reducing sugar and all reducing sugar shows mutarotation.
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