JEE Main 2026 Chemistry question

ChemistryBiomoleculesJEE Main 2026

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The structure of Maltose is given below (two glucose units linked α-1,4). Maltose is a non-reducing sugar. Statement II: The structure of Lactose is given below (galactose–glucose linked). Lactose is a reducing sugar. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

Answer: (D)

Solution

Maltose has a free anomeric −OH and is in fact a reducing sugar, so Statement

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