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

Answer

C

Explanation

Lactose is a reducing sugar and all reducing sugars show mutarotation.