Study the structure of maltose and mark the incorrect statement.

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Study the structure of maltose and mark the incorrect statement. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Question" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/c-uwhsfeevr69q.png" /> (A) Maltose is composed of two α -D-glucose units (B) C-1 of one glucose is linked to C-4 of other unit (C) It is a non-reducing sugar (D) It is a disaccharide

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It is a reducing sugar. The free aldehyde group can be produced at C-1 of second glucose in solution and it shows reducing properties.

Q. Study the structure of maltose and mark the incorrect statement.

Maltose is composed of two $α$ -D-glucose units

C-1 of one glucose is linked to C-4 of other unit

It is a non-reducing sugar

It is a disaccharide

It is a reducing sugar. The free aldehyde group can be produced at C-1 of second glucose in solution and it shows reducing properties.