Xylitol, which is used as a sugar substitute, is produced by the reduction of d‑xylose. Modify the molecule to show the product of the reaction. You may need to add or remove atoms or bonds

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Xylitol is the alcohol derivative of xylose in which the aldehyde group of xylose is reduced to alcohol.

What is Xylitol?

Xylitol is the alcohol derivative of xylose in which the aldehyde group of xylose is reduced to alcohol.

The structure of the Xylitol is given below:-

    CH₂OH

         |

 H......|.........OH

OH.....|..........H

H ..... |.........OH

         |
    CH₂OH

Therefore Xylitol is the alcohol derivative of xylose in which the aldehyde group of xylose is reduced to an alcohol.

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