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What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

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What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
  1. C_n(H2O)_n
  2. C_nH_nO_n
  3. C_nH_2nO_n
  4. C_nH_2O_n

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
  • Step 1: Understand that carbohydrates are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
  • Step 2: Recognize that the general formula for carbohydrates is represented as C_n(H2O)_n.
  • Step 3: In this formula, 'C' stands for carbon, 'H' stands for hydrogen, and 'O' stands for oxygen.
  • Step 4: The 'n' in the formula represents the number of carbon atoms, which also determines the number of water molecules (H2O).
  • Step 5: This means for every carbon atom, there is a corresponding water molecule, showing that carbohydrates are hydrates of carbon.
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