Multiple choice

The sugars which are unable to reduce oxidising agents are known as non-reducing sugars. Which of the following is a non-reducing sugar?

  1. Sucrose

  2. Glucose

  3. Galactose

  4. Lactose

  5. Maltose

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Explanation

Sucrose is a molecule with nine stereocentres and many sites that are reactive or can be reactive.