What is the general formula of monosaccharides?
Correct answer: B. (CH2 O)n
- A. Cx (H2O)Y
- B. (CH2 O)n
- C. Cn (H₂O)n
- D. Cn (H2 O)n−1
Explanation
The correct answer is(CH₂O)n, which is the general formula for monosaccharides. Monosaccharides are simple sugars that follow the empirical formula (CH₂O)ₙ, where 'n' can be 3, 4, 5, 6, etc., indicating the number of carbon atoms. This formula reflects the 1:2:1 ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, respectively. Option A (Cx (H₂O)Y) and Option C (Cn (H₂O)n) are more generic and do not specify the typical monosaccharide ratio. Option D (Cn (H2O)n−1 ) incorrectly implies that there are fewer water molecules than carbon atoms, which does not match the monosaccharide structure.
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