Q. The molecular formula of glucose is:

A
CH2 O
B
C17H35CO
C
C6H12O6
D
None of these
Solution:

Glucose exists in two forms: a straight chain and ring.

As a straight chain, the molecule contains five -OH (hydroxyl) groups and one CH=O. (aldehyde) group.

As a ring, the molecule still contains five hydroxyl groups, but it’s aldehyde group has been converted to a C-O-C (ether) group.

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