In $D-glucose$ $(X)$ and $D-fructose$ $(Y)$,which hydroxyl group participates in hemiacetal/hemiketal formation?

  • A
    $C-5$ in both $X$ and $Y$
  • B
    $C-5$ in $X$ and $C-6$ in $Y$
  • C
    $C-6$ in $X$ and $C-5$ in $Y$
  • D
    $C-4$ in both $X$ and $Y$

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