Question

Write the equation for the formation of maltose, a disaccharide, which consists of two glucose units. Classify the reaction 0

Answer 1

2C₆H₁₂O₆ → C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ + H₂O
The glucose molecules are linked with a 1,4 bond and the reaction produces another small molecule, water; therefore it is a condensation reaction.

Answer 2

Maltose is a disacharide that is formed by joining two glucose molecules together via alpha 1, 4 glycosidic bond.
The chemcal equation for the reaction is given below:
2C6H12O6 = C12H24O12 + H2O.
This type of reaction is called CONDENSATION REACTION.
A condensation reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which two molecules are combined together to form a larger molecule and other small by product such as water.