Chapter 17, Problem 17.33E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

An explanation corresponding to the reaction of the cyclic compound $\text{β-D-}$ galactose with ${\text{Cu}}^{2+}$ solution and its categorization as a reducing sugar is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The simplest hydrolyzed form that is obtained from the carbohydrates is known as a monosaccharide. It is a simple sugar. Sugars are of two types, reducing and nonreducing sugars. Reducing sugars are defined as those sugars that contain $\text{OH}$ group connected to the anomeric carbon atom. Nonreducing sugars do not contain free $\text{OH}$ group to reduce other compounds.