Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

Hydrolysis of sucrose gives :

  1. A $\alpha$-D-($-$)-Glucose and $\beta$-D-($-$)-Fructose
  2. B $\alpha$-D-(+)-Glucose and $\alpha$-D-($-$)-Fructose
  3. C $\alpha$-D-($-$)-Glucose and $\alpha$-D-(+)-Fructose
  4. D $\alpha$-D-(+)-Glucose and $\beta$-D-($-$)-Fructose Correct answer

Solution

Sucrose is formed by $\alpha$-D(+). Glucose + $\beta$-D($-$) Fructose.<br><br>We obtain these monomers on hydrolysis.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Biomolecules · Topic: Carbohydrates

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