Which of the following could NOT be the formula for a carbohydrate? C6H12O6 C8H16O8 C10H20O10 C11H11O22
The answer is C11H11O22 this is not the formula for a carbohydrate
The general formula for a carbohydrate is (CH2O)n
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Answer:
Option D
Explanation:
The standard formula of carbohydrate is \((CH_{2}O)_{x}\)
Let us convert all the given options in the form of standard formula, we get -
a) \(C_{6}H_{12}O_{6} = (CH_{2}O)_{6}\\\)
b) \(C_{8}H_{16}O_{8} = (CH_{2}O)_{8}\\\)
c) \(C_{10}H_{20}O_{10} = (CH_{2}O)_{10}\\\)
d) \(C_{11}H_{11}O_{22} is not equal to (CH_{2}O)_{6}\\\)
Since, the ratio of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in \(C_{11}H_{11}O_{22}\) is not equal to 1:2:1.
Hence, option D is not correct.