Which one given below is a non-reducing sugar?
Maltose
Lactose
Glucose
Sucrose
As we discussed in the concept
Reducing Sugar -
They contain free aldehyde or Ketone group and are capable of reducing Fehling solution and Tollen's reagent.
- wherein
Eg. Maltose, Glucose, Fructose , Xylose
Those carbohydrates which reduces tollen's and fehling solution are called reducing sugar sucrose doors not reduces tollen's reagent.
Option 1)
Maltose
This solution is incorrect
Option 2)
Lactose
This solution is incorrect
Option 3)
Glucose
This solution is incorrect
Option 4)
Sucrose
This solution is correct