Which of the following statements is/are not false?

Sorbitol and mannitol are epimers.

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Sorbitol and mannitol do not show the relationship as an object and its mirror image.

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Sorbitol and mannitol differ in the number of -OH groups in the molecule.

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All of the above.

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Solution

The correct options are
A Sorbitol and mannitol are epimers.
B Sorbitol and mannitol do not show the relationship as an object and its mirror image.
(A) Sorbitol and mannitol are epimers. They differ in configuration only at one carbon atom. Thus, statement A is true.
(B) Sorbitol and mannitol do not show the relationship between object and its mirror image, as their configuration is same at all but one carbon atoms. Thus, statement B is true.
(C) Both have the same number (six) of -OH groups in the molecule. Thus, statement C is false.

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