JEE PYQ: Biomolecules And Polymers Question 40
Question 40 - 2019 (09 Apr Shift 1)
Which of the following statements is not true about sucrose?
(1) It is a non reducing sugar.
(2) The glycosidic linkage is present between $\text{C}_1$ of $\alpha$-glucose and $\text{C}_1$ of $\beta$-fructose.
(3) It is also named as invert sugar.
(4) On hydrolysis, it produces glucose and fructose.
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Answer: (2)
Solution
Sucrose contains glycosidic link between $\text{C}_1$ of $\alpha$-D glucose and $\text{C}_2$ of $\beta$-D-fructose. Statement (2) says $\text{C}_1$ of $\beta$-fructose which is incorrect.
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