Answer to Question #209277 in General Chemistry for Jon

Question

Raffinose, the most abundant trisaccharide found in nature, occurs in whole grains and

numerous vegetables (e.g., asparagus, cabbage, and beans). Hydrolysis of raffinose yields galactose and sucrose. Provide the systematic name for this trisaccharide. Is raffinose a

reducing or nonreducing sugar? Is raffinose capable of mutarotation?

Answer 1

it is a non-reducing sugar. Raffinose is not capable of mutarotation.