
The linkage is between C−1 of Galactose and C−4 of Glucose
Lactose (Milk sugar) →H3O⊕β-galactose + β-glucose
(C12H22O11)
it is hydrolysed by dilute acids or by the enzyme lactase, to an equimolecular mixture of D(+)-glucose and D(+)-galactose. Lactose is a reducing sugar.