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In addition to an aldehyde group, glucose contains:

A

One secondary and four primary `OH` groups.

B

One primary and four secondary `OH` groups.

C

Two primary `OH` and three secondary `OH` groups.

D

Three primary `OH` and two secondary `OH` groups.

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