JEE Main 2022 · 27 Jun · Shift 2 · Chemistry Q78

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 78 of 90

Given below are two statements.

Statement I: Maltose has two $\alpha$ -D-glucose units linked at $C_1$ and $C_4$ and is a reducing sugar.

Statement II: Maltose has two monosaccharides: $\alpha$ -D-glucose and $\beta$ -D-glucose linked at $C_1$ and $C_6$ and it is a non-reducing sugar.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

Maltose is two α-D-glucose units joined C1-C4, a reducing sugar. Statement I is true, II false.

(C)

Topics:Carbohydrates

JEE Main 2022 · 27 Jun · Shift 2, Chemistry question 78