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

Options

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

Answer

D

Explanation

(+) lactose is a reducing sugar and it does not exhibit mutarotation.