Biomolecules Question 83

Question: General formula for carbohydrates is

Options:

A) $ C _{n}H _{2n}{O _{2n+2}} $

B) $ C _{x}{{(H_2O)} _{2x}} $

C) $ C _{x}{{(H_2O)} _{y}} $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Carbohydrates are hydrates of carbon. Their general formula is $ C _{x}{{(H_2O)} _{y}} $ .