Q649
In Carbohydrates the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen is
A.
2:1
AnswerB.
1:3
C.
2:4
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
A carbohydrate is a biomolecule consisting of carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O) atoms, usually with a hydrogen–oxygen atom ratio of 2:1 (as in water) and thus with the empirical formula Cm(H2O)n (where m may be different from n).