In maltose, between which of the following carbons there is a linkage?
A
C2, C3
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B
C1, C2
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C
C1, C4
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D
C2, C4
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Solution
The correct option is C C1, C4 Maltose is a disaccharide which is formed by two units of glucose molecules linked by a glycosidic bond. The bond is formed between the C1 of one glucose with the C4 of other glucose molecule.