Chapter 19, Problem 73P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether lignin is a polysaccharide or not is to be predicted and the reason for the same is to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones. The carbohydrates that produce more than ten simpler units, called monosaccharides, on hydrolysis are known as polysachharides. The general formula of monosaccharides is ${\text{C}}_{\text{n}}{\left({\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\right)}_{\text{n}}$.