Question

Which of the following is the chemical formula of glucose?

(A) \(C_2H_5OH\)

(B) \(C_6H_6O_6\)

(C) \(C_6H_{12}O_6\)

(D) \(C_6H_6\)

Answer 1

(C) \(C_6H_{12}O_6\)

The chemical formula of Glucose is \(C_6H_{12}O_6\). Glucose is a monosaccharide containing an aldehyde group (-CHO). It is made of 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms and 6 oxygen atoms. Glucose is an aldohexose.

Answer 2

The chemical formula of glucose is: (C) C₆H₁₂O₆