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

Options

A. `(+)` -Lactose , `C_12H_(22)O_(11)` contains `8OH` groups
B. On hydrolysis `(+)`- lactose gives equal amounts of `D-(+)`-glucose and `D-(+)` -galactose.
C. `(+)` - Lactose is a `beta`-glycoside formed by the union of a molecule of `D(+)` glucose and a molecule of `D(+)`- galactose
D. `(+)`-Lactose is a reducing sugar and does not exhibit mutarotation

Answer

D

Explanation

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