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The general formula for a monosaccharide with carbon atoms is given by which expression?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: B —
Solution
- Monosaccharides are simple sugars with the general empirical formula.
- The ratio of carbon to hydrogen to oxygen is .
- For carbon atoms, there are hydrogen atoms and oxygen atoms.
- The formula is expressed as .
- Hence the answer is (B).
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