Chapter 21, Problem 58A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Empirical formula for carbohydrate needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Carbohydrate- Carbohydrates are the naturally occurring organic compound. It consists of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. There are aldehyde, ketone, and polyhydroxy groups present.

The glycoside linkages are found in the carbohydrate. Different type of disaccharide and polysaccharide are connected with glycoside linkage.

Answer to Problem 58A

The empirical formula ${\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ , leading to the name carbohydrate.

Explanation of Solution

The carbohydrate is natural occurring organic compound. ${\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ used as empirical formula for the carbohydrate. Carbohydrate consists of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Carbohydrate is also known as hydrate of carbon.

Conclusion

In the organic compounds the carbon is present in the larger amount. ${\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ from this formula the water means hydrate form of carbon.