Which one of the following statements is not true regarding (+) lactose?

(+) Lactose, C 12 H 22 O 11 contains 8-OH groups

Biomolecules PYQ — NEET 2011 · Q90 with Solution

A

On hydrolysis (+) lactose gives equal amount of D(+) glucose and D(+) galactose.

B

(+) Lactose is a

\beta

-glucoside formed by the union of a molecule of D(+) glucose and a molecule of D(+) galactose.

C

(+) Lactose is a reducing sugar and does not exihibit mutarotation.

D

(+) Lactose, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ contains 8-OH groups