Chapter 17, Problem 66QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for cellulose to be considered as a carbohydrate is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Carbohydrates, as name indicates, are hydrates of carbon. The empirical formula of carbohydrates is ${\text{C}}_{\text{n}}{\left({\text{H}}_2\text{O}\right)}_{\text{m}}$ . Polysaccharides are the long chain of monosaccharide units that are joined by glycosidic linkage.