2022 BiomoleculesCarbohydrates – Disaccharides Easy Question 32 of 107 in Biomolecules

A dehydration reaction links two glucose molecules to produce maltose. If the formula for glucose is $C_6H_{12}O_6$ then what is the formula for maltose?

A $C_{12}H_{24}O_{11}$
B $C_{12}H_{20}O_{10}$
C $C_{12}H_{24}O_{12}$
D $C_{12}H_{22}O_{11}$

The answer is D.

Solution

Concept formula of maltose

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