AIPMT PRELIMS2010Chemistry-Carbohydrates
AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Chemistry Mutarotation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which one of the following does not exhibit the phenomenon of mutarotation?
A
(−) Fructose
B
(+) Sucrose
C
(+) Lactose
D
(+) Maltose
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Sucrose does not exhibit mutarotation because it does not have a free hemiacetal group.
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