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

Options

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 exhibit mutarotation .
D. (+) Lactose ,`C_(12)H_(22)O_(11)` contains 8-OH groups.

Answer

C

Explanation

`(+)` Lactose is a reducing sugar and all reducing sugar shows mutarotation.