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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which one of the following statements is not true regarding ( 
) lactose ?
A
On hydrolysis ( 
) lactose gives equal amount of 
glucose and 
galactose.
) lactose gives equal amount of glucose and galactose.
B
( 
) Lactose is a 
‐glucoside formed by the union of a molecule 
glucose and a molecule of 
galactose.
) Lactose is a ‐glucoside formed by the union of a molecule glucose and a molecule of galactose.
C
( 
) Lactose is a reducing sugar and does not exihibit mutarotation.
) Lactose is a reducing sugar and does not exihibit mutarotation.
D
( 
) Lactose, 
contains 8‐OH groups.
) Lactose, contains 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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