This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Carbohydrates, Subject name: Biochemistry
Glucose on reduction with sodium amalgam forms: 
Select and explain. 
A. Dulcitol, B. Sorbitol, C. Mannitol, D. Mannitol and sorbitol
B: Sorbitol
Answer: B: Sorbitol 
Explanation: Ans. B. SorbitolReduction of sugars in the presence of sodium amalgam yields corresponding alcohols.D-Glucose = D-SorbitolD-Galactose = D-DulcitolD-Mannose = D-Mannitol