Sorbitol is a sweetener often used in chewing gum and diet drinks.It is obtained by the following reaction.Which functional group transformation occurs during this reaction? 
A) The aldehyde becomes an alcohol.
B) An alcohol becomes an aldehyde.
C) An alcohol disappears.
D) A new aldehyde appears.
E) All of the above occur.
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