JAMB Chemistry 2019 Objective — Question 39

Question 39 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the following are the products of acid hydrolysis of sucrose?

A. Fructose and maltose
B. glucose and cellulose
C. maltose alone
D. glucose and fructoseCorrect

Explanation

Acid hydrolysis of sucrose yields glucose and fructose. (Maltose hydrolyses to glucose+glucose; lactose hydrolyses to glucose+galactose.)

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