Which of the following statements is false about Ascorbic acid?

Q. Which of the following statements is false about Ascorbic acid?

A.            It shows antioxidant activity

B.            It is a strong reducing agent

C.            It can be synthesized in the body

D.            Involved in the hydroxylation of prolyl- and lysyl- residues of collagen

Answer: It can be synthesized in the body.