MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Organic ChemistryBiomoleculesGeneral
The commonest disaccharide has the molecular formula
A.C12H22O11✓ Correct
B.C10H18O9
C.C10H20O10
D.C10H32O11
Explanation
A disaccharide, also called a double sugar, is a molecule formed by two monosaccharides, or simple sugars. Three common disaccharides are sucrose, maltose, and lactose. They have 12 carbon atoms, and their chemical formula is C12H22O11. Hence, the correct answer is option (a)
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