Question

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In a disaccharide, if carbon atoms are 12 then how many OH groups
present?
A) 11
C) 10
B) 8
D) 12
ducing disaccharide sugar?​

Answer 1

Answer:

8 OH groups present...so answer is 8....

Explanation:

See structure of sucrose....In sucrose 12 carbon atoms are present and 8 OH groups are present...

Answer 2

Answer:

A) 8 is the correct answer

Explanation:

Disaccharide sugars are carbohydrates composed of two monosaccharides, which are more often referred to as simple carbohydrates. Examples of Disaccharide are- Sucrose, Lactose and Maltose. All are having the molecular formula of :

$c12h22o11$

Hence having 12 carbon atoms and 8 OH groups attached.

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