D-glucose and D-galactose are C4 epimers.

True

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Solution

The correct option is A True
D-glucose and D-galactose are epimeric at the C4 position.
Epimers are carbohydrate molecules that differ only in one position because of a single –OH group.
Final answer: D-glucose and D-galactose are C4 epimers is a true statement.

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