Reduction of glucose with sodium amalgam (Na-Hg) and water gives: 
An-Hexane
BSaccharic acid
CSorbitol (a hexahydric alcohol)
DGluconic acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Sorbitol (a hexahydric alcohol)
Mild reduction of -CHO in glucose to -CH₂OH gives sorbitol (D-glucitol). Strong HI reduction at high T removes all OH → n-hexane (proving 6-C straight chain). Bromine water (mild oxidation) → gluconic acid; HNO₃ → saccharic acid.
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