Q. The correct statement about the following disccharide is

A) Ring (a) is pyranose with $\alpha -$glycosidic link
B) Ring (a) is furanose with $\alpha -$glycosidic link
C) Ring (b) is furanose with $\alpha -$glycosidic link
D) Ring (b) is pyranose with $\alpha -$glycosidic link
Explanation

(a)
Ring $A$ is pyranose (6 membered ring containing one O-atom) with $\alpha -$glycosidic linkage and ring $B$ is furanose with $\beta -$glycosidic linkage.

Dr. Abubacker
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