Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry — practice question

Disaccharides, $\text{C}_{12}\text{H}_{22}\text{O}_{11}$, play an important role in the human diet. For instance, sucrose is present in pastries, while lactose is found in milk products. Each of these compounds may be hydrolysed. For sucrose: $\text{sucrose} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{CH}_2\text{OH(CHOH)}_4\text{CHO} + \text{CH}_2\text{OH(CHOH)}_3\text{COCH}_2\text{OH}$ (glucose) \hspace{1em} (fructose) For lactose: $\text{lactose} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{CH}_2\text{OH(CHOH)}_4\text{CHO} + \text{CH}_2\text{OH(CHOH)}_4\text{CHO}$ (glucose) \hspace{1em} (galactose) Which of the statements below about these hydrolysis products are correct?

  • A1, 2 and 3
  • B1 and 2 only
  • C2 and 3 only
  • D1 only

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