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Which one of the following is a non - reducing carbohydrate?

a
Maltose
b
Sucrose
c
Lactose
d
Ribose 5 - phosphate

detailed solution

Correct option is B

A reducing sugar has functional groups like aldehyde or ketone. Sucrose lacks active aldehyde and ketone groups and therefore it is a non-reducing sugar.

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