Reduction of D-glucose leads to an optically active alditol (D-glucitol), whereas reduction of D-galactose leads to an

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Reduction of D-glucose leads to an optically active alditol (D-glucitol), whereas reduction of D-galactose leads to an optically inactive alditol. Explain.

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