28. What product will result from complete hydrolysis of

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28. What product will result from complete hydrolysis of soluble dextran ?

1. Sucrose only
2. Fructose only
3. Glucose and fructose only
4. Glucose only

Correct Option: D

Complete hydrolysis of dextran yield solely β-dglucose i.e., hydrolysis is accompanied by inversion at carbon-1 in such a way that new reducing ends are released only in the β-configuration.