Define Key Concepts and Facts about Disaccharides?
1. All disaccharides contain 2 monosaccharides.
2. Disaccharides are linked by glycosidic linkage.
3. If both the functional groups are involved in a linkage the disaccharide becomes a non reducing sugar.
4. All disaccharides give Molisch's test.
5. Disaccharides do not give iodine test.
6. All reducing disaccharides give a positive Fehling's, Benedict's and picric acid test.
7. Disaccharides can be hydrolysed to monosaccharides by heating with acid.