The Molecular Formula of a Carbohydrate Molecule Is C24H42O₂1

question 13

Multiple Choice

The molecular formula of a carbohydrate molecule is C24H42O₂1. The maximum number of glucose and water molecules that will be consumed by complete hydrolysis of the carbohydrate is ________.

• A) 6 molecules of glucose and 3 molecules of water
• B) 4 molecules of glucose and 4 molecules of water
• C) 4 molecules of glucose and 3 molecules of water
• D) 6 molecules of glucose and 5 molecules of water

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