Which of the following will not show mutarotation ?
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JEE Main 2014 · 12 Apr · Shift 1, Chemistry question 59
Answer and worked solution
Official answer: D
Sucrose has no free hemiacetal group (glucose C1 and fructose C2 are joined), so it cannot open and does not mutarotate. Maltose, lactose and glucose can.
Topics:Carbohydrates