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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question
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is the general formula for carbohydrates: a. (C2H20)n b. (CH20)n c. (CnH20)n d. (C2H20)n
Options
A (C2H20)n
B (CH20)n
Correct Answer
C (CnH20)n
D (C2H20)n
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The general empirical formula for many simple carbohydrates is (CH2O)n, meaning they have a ratio of one carbon atom to two hydrogen atoms to one oxygen atom. For example, glucose is C6H12O6, which fits (CH2O)6.

Hint

It stands for 'carbon + water' (hydrates of carbon).

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: Last Min Prep
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1951 of 2556
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