Q92 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 1) · Chemistry

Which one given below is a non-reducing sugar?

A
Maltose
B
Lactose
C
Glucose
Correct answer
D
Sucrose

Solution

(c) Sucrose is non-reducing sugar because reducing part of glucose $- CHO$ and fructose $(> C = O)$ are involved in glycosidic linkage.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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