In carbohydrates, the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen is_____.

3:1

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2:1

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1:1

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2:2

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Solution

The correct option is B 2:1
The basic composition of a Carbohydrate is Hydrogen, Carbon and Oxygen. Each of them are bound in the carbohydrate molecule, adhering to the generalised formula for carbohydrate, Cx(H2O)y.

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