JEE Main 2015 · 10 Apr · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q58

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 58 of 90

Complete hydrolysis of starch gives :

glucose and fructose in equimolar amounts

galactose and fructose in equimolar amounts

glucose only

glucose and galactose in equimolar amounts

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

Starch is a polymer of α-D-glucose, so complete hydrolysis gives glucose only.

JEE Main 2015 · 10 Apr · Shift 1, Chemistry question 58