Among the following, which two carbon atoms form the glycosidic bond to form sucrose molecule?

Carbon 1 of glucose and carbon 4 of fructose

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Carbon 2 of glucose and carbon 1 of fructose

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Carbon 1 of glucose and carbon 2 of fructose

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Carbon 4 of glucose and carbon 1 of fructose

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Solution

The correct option is C
Carbon 1 of glucose and carbon 2 of fructose

As shown in the image here, the glycosidic link in sucrose is formed between the C-1 of glucose and C-2 of fructose.

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