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

Options

A. On hydrolysis (+) lactose gives equal amoun 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. (+)Latose, `C_(12)H_(22)O_(11)` contains-8-OH groups.

Answer

C

Explanation

(+) Lactose is a reducing sugar and exhibits mutarotation.