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One of the following is not a physical property of monosaccharides?


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One of the following is not a physical property of monosaccharides?

Options

A)
Monosaccharides get charred when heated
B)
Monosaccharides are water-soluble, sweet substances
C)
They are highly vital to the exploration of metals
D)
They can be reduced to sugar alcohols

The correct answer is C.

Explanation:

-  Monosaccharides are reducing sugars.

- Pure monosaccharides are water-soluble, white, crystaline solids.

- They taste sweet

- Form a black residue of carbon when dehydrated


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