Question

Which of the following is the molecular formula for a simple sugar?

A. COOH

B. H2O

C. OH

D. C6H12O6

Answer 1

The chemical formula for simple sugar is $C_{6} H_{12} O_{6}$

Option(d);

Explanation:

• The simple sugar contains six carbon atoms followed by twelve hydrogen atoms and six oxygen atoms in its valence shell.
• Simple sugars are one of the form of carbohydrates that contains up to two sugar molecules that can be easily digested by the human body.
• Single-molecule of sugar is called monosaccharides and when two sugar molecule bonds together result in disaccharides.
• Examples of simple sugars are glucose, fructose, galactose and the most common simple sugar used in home application is sucrose or sugar.