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Which one of the following compounds is different from the rest in terms of undergoing hydrolysis to form simpler compounds?
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Options:
  • A Sucrose
  • B Maltose
  • C Lactose
  • D Glucose
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Glucose
(i) Monosaccarides cannot undergo hydrolysis.

(ii) Disaccarides are carbohydrates which give two monosaccarides unit on hydrolysis.

Sucrose + H 2 O Glucose + Fructose

Maltose + H 2 O 2 Glucose

Lactose + H 2 O Glucose + Galactose

Glucose cannot undergo hydrolysis.

 

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