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Reduction of hexose A (molecular formula C6H12O6 ) with sodium borohydride gives compound B and C. Compound B is optically inactive, whereas compound C is optically active. Which of the following is compound A?

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Important Questions on Biomolecules

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Which one given below is a non-reducing sugar?
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Fructose and glucose can be distinguished by:
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Maltose on treatment with dilute HCl gives:
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  Molisch's test Barfoed Test Biuret Test
A Positive Negative Negative
B Positive Positive Negative
C Negative Negative Positive

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