The correct statement(s) about the following sugars $X$ and $Y$ is (are)\

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(b,c) : In $X$ reducing ends of both the sugars are not free whereas in $Y$ reducing end at $\mathrm{C}-1$ is free. So, $Y$ is a reducing sugar. The glycosidic linkage is $\alpha$ in $X$ and $\beta$ in $Y$.\