5 Questions
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
Cx (H2O)y
Which compound does not fit into the general carbohydrate formula?
Acetic acid (CH3COOH)
How are carbohydrates chemically defined?
Optically active polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones
What characteristic distinguishes carbohydrates from compounds that fit the general formula but are not classified as carbohydrates?
Specific functional groups
What is the molecular formula of glucose?
C6H12O6
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