Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: The two cyclic forms of $D-(+)-glucose$ ($\alpha$ and $\beta$ anomers differing at $C1$ hydroxyl orientation) are two anomers of $D-(+)-glucose$.
Statement $II$: The open chain forms of $D-glucose$ and $D-fructose$ contain three similar chiral carbons at $C3$, $C4$, and $C5$.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • A
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are true
  • B
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are false
  • C
    Statement $I$ is true but Statement $II$ is false
  • D
    Statement $I$ is false but Statement $II$ is true

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