Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12

Consider a diagram showing the hydrolysis of a disaccharide into two monosaccharides using dilute acids. Which of the following best describes the linkage broken during this process?

Question diagram
A

Glycosidic linkage

B

Peptide linkage

C

Ester linkage

D

Hydrogen bond

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The glycosidic linkage between two monosaccharides is broken during the hydrolysis of disaccharides, resulting in the formation of two monosaccharide units.

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