Chapter 6.4, Problem 7MI

Summary Introduction

To evaluate: The number of molecules of each element in the carbohydrate described by the formula (CH₂O) ₆.

Introduction:

Carbohydrates are the most bountiful natural atoms in nature. They are principally made out of the components carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. The name carbohydrate in a real sense signifies 'hydrates of carbon'.

Explanation of Solution

The term 'sugar' is applied to carbohydrates solvent in water and sweet to taste and that’s why it is also known as saccharides which comes from the Greek word ‘sakcharon-sugar’.

The number of molecules of each element in the carbohydrate by the formula (CH₂O) ₆is:

Carbon: 6 Hydrogen:12 Oxygen: 6

Ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen: 1:2:1

As the ratio of carbon atom is 1, hydrogen atom is 2 and the number of oxygen atom is 1 in (CH₂O) ₆.

Type of carbohydrate: Monosaccharide

Monosaccharides are the simple sugar.