The molecular formula of glucose is:
Correct answer: C. C₆H₁₂O₆
- A. CH₂O
- B. C₂H₄O₂
- C. C₆H₁₂O₆
- D. C₃H₆O₃
Explanation
A molecule of glucose contains 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms. The molecular formula shows this actual count, C₆H₁₂O₆. The formula CH₂O is its simplified empirical formula.
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