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The formula of starch is__________________?

Correct answer: C. (C6H10O5)n

  • A. C12H22O11
  • B. C6H10O5
  • C. (C6H10O5)n
  • D. C6H12O6

Explanation

Starch is a polysaccharide made from a large number of glucose units joined by condensation reactions, so its general formula is (C6H10O5)n. C6H10O5 represents one repeating anhydroglucose unit, whereas C6H12O6 represents a free glucose molecule.

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