The incorrect statement from the following with respect to carbohydrates is:

  • A
    All monosaccharides are reducing sugars.
  • B
    The monosaccharide units obtained from hydrolysis of oligosaccharides are always the same.
  • C
    Starch and cellulose are typical examples of polysaccharides, which are very high molecular weight compounds of more than ten monosaccharide units.
  • D
    Open chain and cyclic structures co-exist at equilibrium that are responsible for certain properties as in the case of $D-(+)$-glucose.

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