Chapter 25, Problem 25.36P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Trehalose is a reducing sugar or not has to be given.

Concept-Introduction:

The carbohydrates which consists of free carbonyl groups will undergo oxidation with the oxidizing agents reducing the oxidizing agent are known as reducing sugars.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Trehalose undergoes mutarotation or not has to be given.

Concept-Introduction:

Mutarotation can be stated as when the anomeric forms of carbohydrates is dissolved in water, the α-form and β-form will undergo interconversion and attains equilibrium.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The monosaccharide units of Trehalose has to be given.