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Reduction of hexose A (molecular formula ) 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?
(a)D-fructose
(b)D-glucose
(c)D-mannose
(d)D-galactose

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Number of stereo centers present in linear and cyclic structures of glucose are respectively:



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