Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding $Ribose$ sugar?

  • A
    It is a polyhydroxy compound.
  • B
    It is an aldose sugar containing an aldehyde group.
  • C
    It contains $6$ carbon atoms.
  • D
    It exhibits optical activity.

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