JEE Main 2014 Chemistry question

Which of the following will not show mutarotation?

(1)Maltose
(2)Lactose
(3)Glucose
(4)SucroseCorrect

Answer: (4)

Solution

Mutarotation requires a free anomeric (hemiacetal) hydroxyl so that the ring can open and reclose. In sucrose both anomeric carbons are tied up in the glycosidic

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