Which of the following statements is not true about sucrose?

eSaral Updated on: 04 Jan, 2023

Question:
Which of the following statements is not true about sucrose?

It is a non reducing sugar.
The glycosidic linkage is present between $\mathrm{C}_{1}$ of $\alpha$-glucose and $\mathrm{C}_{1}$ of $\beta$-fructose.
It is also named as invert sugar.
On hydrolysis, it produces glucose and fructose.

Correct Option: , 3

Solution:

Sucrose contains glycosidic link between $C_{1}$ of $\alpha-D$ glucose and $C_{2}$ of $\beta$-D-fructose.

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