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What is the correct explanation of the non-reducing property of sucrose?
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Options:
  • A α -D-glucopyranose and β -D-fructofuranose are linked via C2 and C1 centres respectively
  • B α -D-glucopyranose and β -D-fructofuranose are linked via C1 and C2 centres respectively
  • C α -D-glucopyranose and β -D-fructofuranose are linked via C2 and C2 centres respectively
  • D α -D-glucopyranose and β -D-fructofuranose are linked via C3 and C4 centres respectively
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The correct answer is: α -D-glucopyranose and β -D-fructofuranose are linked via C1 and C2 centres respectively
Sucrose is a non-reducing sugar since, both glucose (C1-α) and fructose (C1-β) are connected to each other through their reducing centers.

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