One of the following is not a physical property of monosaccharides?

A.

Monosaccharides get charred when heated

B.

Monosaccharides are water-soluble, sweet substances

C.

They are highly vital to the exploration of metals

D.

They can be reduced to sugar alcohols

Correct answer is C

-  Monosaccharides are reducing sugars.

- Pure monosaccharides are water-soluble, white, crystaline solids.

- They taste sweet

- Form a black residue of carbon when dehydrated