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Short note on: Maltose

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$\rightarrow$ Maltose is composed of two $a-D-$glucose.
$\rightarrow $ ​​​​​​​
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$\rightarrow$ In maltose $C_1$ of one glucose $(I)$ is linked to $C_4$ of another glucose unit $(II).$
$\rightarrow$ The free aldehyde group can be produced at $C_1$ of second glucose in solution and it shows reducing properties
​​​​​​​so, it is a reducing sugar.​​​​​​​
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