When sugar $X$ is boiled with dilute $H_{2}SO_{4}$ in an alcoholic solution,two isomers $A$ and $B$ are formed. $A$ on oxidation with $HNO_{3}$ yields saccharic acid,whereas $B$ is laevorotatory. The compound $X$ is ....... .

  • A
    Maltose
  • B
    Sucrose
  • C
    Lactose
  • D
    Starch

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