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What is the major difference between glucose and sorbitol?
A. Glucose has 6 carbons; sorbitol has 5 carbons.
B. Glucose has 6 carbons; sorbitol has 7 carbons.
C. Glucose contains hydroxy groups; sorbitol does not contain hydroxy groups.
D. Glucose contains an aldehyde carbon; sorbitol has an alcohol carbon in that location.