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Formation of Enamines

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An organic compound with the formula $C_{6} H_{12} O_{6}$ forms a yellow crystalline solid with phenylhydrazine and gives a mixture of sorbitol and mannitol when reduced with sodium. Which among the following could be the compound?

Fructose

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Glucose

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Mannose

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Sucrose

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Solution

The correct option is A Fructose
Fructose forms yellow crystalline solid with phenylhydrazine and gives mixture of sorbitol and mannitol when reduced with sodium.

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