Question
Question: Which of the following does not show any reducing test of aldehyd...
Which of the following does not show any reducing test of aldehyd
A
Sucrose
B
Fructose
C
Maltose
D
Lactose
Answer
Sucrose
Explanation
Solution
In sucrose the two monosaccharide units joined by α-1, 2 glycoside bond. Since sucrose does not have hemiacetal carbon. Therefore it is non- reducing sugar.