Which one of the following compounds is a non-reducing sugar?

Name: Which one of the following compounds is a non-reducing sugar?
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Non-reducing sugars cannot undergo oxidation reactions and do not have free aldehyde or ketone groups. Among the given options, only compound III (Sucrose) is a non-reducing sugar, as it does not have free aldehyde or ketone group in its structure. Other compounds have either free aldehyde or ketone group and can undergo oxidation reactions, making them reducing sugars.

Which One of the Following Compounds Is a Non-Reducing Sugar