MHT CET 2025 Chemistry question

Which from following on hydrolysis forms invert sugar?

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

Answer: (A)

Solution

Sucrose is dextrorotatory (). On hydrolysis with dilute acid or the enzyme invertase it gives an equimolar mixture of D-(+)-glucose () and D-(-)-fructose (), which is laevorotatory overall, so the

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