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The commonest disaccharide has the molec...

The commonest disaccharide has the molecular formula

A

`C_(10)H_(18)O_(3)`

B

`C_(10)H_(20)O_(10)`

C

`C_(11)H_(22)O_(11)`

D

`C_(12)H_(22)O_(11)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Disaccharide on hydrolysis gives 2 monosaccharides.General formula of monosaccharide is `C_(6)H_(12)O_(6)`. Hence formula of disaccharide is `2(C_(6)H_(12)O_(6))-H_(2)O=C_(12)H_(22)O_(11)`.
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