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

Options

A. On hydrolysis , (+) lactose give 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 exhibit mutarotation
D. (+) Lactose , `C_(12)H_(22) O_(11)` contains 8 - OH groups

Answer

C