Sorbitol can be obtained by the reduction of glucose.

True

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Sorbitol, also known as glucitol, is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste which the human body metabolizes slowly. It can be obtained by reduction of glucose, changing the aldehyde group to a hydroxyl group. Hence, the given statement is correct.

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