Question: Reduction of D-xylose with NaBH4 yields a product that is a
A: racemic mixture
B: single pure enantiomer
C: mixture of two diastereomers in equal amounts
D: meso compound
Please eliminate two incorrect options first, then think it step by step and choose the most proper one option. Write your response with exactly 6 paragraphs, separated with the markdown divider: ***.
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