Step 1: Understanding simple syrup.
- Simple syrup is a highly concentrated aqueous solution of sucrose.
- It is commonly used as a sweetening agent in pharmaceutical preparations and food products.
Step 2: Explanation of incorrect options.
- (B) Fructose: Not used in traditional simple syrup.
- (C) Dextrose: Also known as glucose, but not a primary ingredient.
- (D) None of these: Incorrect, as simple syrup contains sucrose.
Step 3: Selecting the correct option.
Since simple syrup is a saturated solution of sucrose, the correct answer is (A) Sucrose.
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