JEE Main levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 2 of 3bm032
Which statements about sucrose are correct?
AIt is a reducing sugar.
BHydrolysis gives glucose and fructose in 1:1 mole ratio.
CC-1 of the glucose unit is linked to C-2 of the fructose unit.
DThe glycosidic bond is an alpha-1,4 link.
Answer: B, C
Sucrose is non-reducing and its glycosidic link is glucose C-1 to fructose C-2, giving a 1:1 mixture of glucose and fructose on hydrolysis. Alpha-1,4 is the maltose link.