rehalose is a disaccharide that can be obtained from fungi, sea urchins and insects. Acid hydrolysis of trehalose yields only D-glucose. Trehalose is hydrolysed by α-glucosidase and not by β-glucosidase enzymes. Methylation of trehalose followed by hydrolysis yields two molar equivalents of 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-methyl-D-glucopyranose. From the following experimental data, deduce the structure of trehalose. What will be the effect of trehalose on Fehling’s solution?

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Trehalose is a disaccharide that can be obtained from fungi, sea urchins and insects. Acid hydrolysis of trehalose yields only D-glucose. Trehalose is hydrolysed by α-glucosidase and not by β-glucosidase enzymes. Methylation of trehalose followed by hydrolysis yields two molar equivalents of 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-methyl-D-glucopyranose.

  • From the following experimental data, deduce the structure of trehalose.
  • What will be the effect of trehalose on Fehling’s solution?
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