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1/5 - Foundational
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2/5 - Routine exam skill
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3/5 - Standard multi-step
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4/5 - Hard exam skill
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5/5 - Challenge
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Question
A sweet solution is non-reducing before hydrolysis. After acid hydrolysis it gives an equimolar mixture of glucose and fructose. Identify the sugar and justify your answer.
Total: 3 marks
(a) Identify the sugar. (1 mark)
(b) Give the hydrolysis products. (1 mark)
(c) Explain why the original sugar is non-reducing. (1 mark)
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