Question

Sorbitol can be obtained by the reduction of:

• A. sorbose
• B. glucose
• C. fructose
• D. all of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D all of these

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste which the human body metabolizes slowly. It can be obtained by reduction of glucose, fructose or sorbose.

The aldehyde reduction product of glucose is the molecule sorbitol

Hence, the correct option is $\text{D}$