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Which of the following(s) is/are correct regarding maltose?

A
It consists of two glucopyranose units
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It is a non-reducing sugar
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Glycosidic bond between C1 of one unit and C4 of the other unit
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It is a disaccharide
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Solution

The correct option is D It is a disaccharide
Maltose is a disaccharide. Hydrolysis of maltose gives two monomers of glucose.
C12H22O11MaltoseHydrolysis−−−−−C6H12O6α-D-glucose+C6H12O6α-D-glucose



The free aldehyde group can be produced at the C1 carbon of the second α-D-glucose unit in solution and it shows reducing properties. Hence, it is a reducing sugar.
Glycosidic bond between C1 of one unit and C4 of the other unit

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