The Molecular Formula for Glucose Is C₆H₁₂O₆

question 38

Multiple Choice

The molecular formula for glucose is C₆H₁₂O₆. What would be the molecular formula for a polymer made by linking ten glucose molecules together by dehydration reactions?

• A) C₆₀H₁₂₀O₆₀
• B) C₆₀H₁₀₂O₅₁
• C) C₆₀H₁₀₀O₅₀
• D) C₆₀H₁₁₁O₅₁

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