The word carbohydrate is derived from carbon and water (hydrate). explain why this combination correctly describes this chemical group.

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Damaris Nash

24 April, 21:32

The word carbohydrate is derived from carbon and water (hydrate). explain why this combination correctly describes this chemical group.

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Cory Castaneda · Answer 1

The name and its origin is appropriate because the formula for a carbohydrate is Cn (H₂O) n. This is the basic group of a carbohydrate. A carbohydrate is an organic molecules containing long chains of C, H and O molecules. Examples of carbohydrates are sugars like glucose. Its chemical formula is C₆H₁₂O₆. Other examples are other sugars like fructose, galactose, and lactose.