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What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
- (CH3O)n
- (CH2O)n (correct)
- (CHO)n
- (CO)n
Which monosaccharide is a ketose with 5 carbons?
Which monosaccharide is a ketose with 5 carbons?
- Arabinose
- Ribulose (correct)
- Ribose
- Xylose
What is the difference between enantiomers and diastereomers?
What is the difference between enantiomers and diastereomers?
- Enantiomers have different configurations, while diastereomers have the same molecular formula but differ in structure.
- Enantiomers are mirror images of each other, while diastereomers have the same molecular formula and structure. (correct)
- Enantiomers have the same molecular formula but differ in configuration, while diastereomers are mirror images of each other.
- Enantiomers have different structures, while diastereomers have the same molecular formula and sequence of bonded atoms.
Which type of isomerism refers to compounds with the same molecular formula but different structures?
Which type of isomerism refers to compounds with the same molecular formula but different structures?
What is the most common form in which carbohydrates exist?
What is the most common form in which carbohydrates exist?
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Carbohydrate Formula
Carbohydrate Formula
The general formula is (CH2O)n, where n represents the number of carbon atoms.
Ribulose
Ribulose
Ribulose is a ketose monosaccharide with 5 carbon atoms.
Enantiomers vs. Diastereomers
Enantiomers vs. Diastereomers
Enantiomers are mirror images, while diastereomers share the same formula and structure but aren't mirror images.
Structural Isomers
Structural Isomers
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Common Carbohydrate Form
Common Carbohydrate Form
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