MHT CET Chemistry question

Which of the following does NOT show any reducing test of aldehyde?

(A)SucroseCorrect
(B)Fructose
(C)Maltose
(D)Lactose

Answer: (A)

Solution

In sucrose the glycosidic link joins the reducing carbons of glucose (C-1) and fructose (C-2), so no free aldehyde or ketol group remains and it is a non-reducing

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