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

Options

A. On hydrolsis `(+)` Lactose gives equal emount of `D(+)` glucose and `D(+)` galactose.
B. `(+)` Lactose is a `beta-` glycoside formed by the union of a molecule of `D(+)` glucose and a molecule of `D(+)` galactose.
C. `(+)` Lactose is a reducting sugar and does not exhibit mutarotation.
D. `(+)` Lactose, `C_(12)H_(22)O_(11)` contains `8-OH` groups.

Answer

C

Explanation

All reducing sugar shows mutarotation