Which of the following statements is true of the hydrolysis of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates can be hydrolyzed to yield either polyhydroxyaldehydes (if the carbohydrate is an aldose) or polyhydroxyketones (if the carbohydrate is a ketose). Therefore, option D is correct. Option A is incorrect as carbohydrates do undergo hydrolysis reactions. Option B and C are incorrect as the hydrolysis of carbohydrates can yield both polyhydroxyaldehydes or polyhydroxyketones depending on their type.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Hydrolysis