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Why is sucrose considered a non-reducing sugar?
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Options:
  • A It does not contain carbon
  • B It does not react with water
  • C Its reducing groups are involved in glycosidic bond formation
  • D It is not sweet in taste
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Its reducing groups are involved in glycosidic bond formation
The reducing groups of glucose and fructose in sucrose are involved in glycosidic bond formation, making sucrose a non-reducing sugar.

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