Question

Sweetest sugar is

• A. Fructose
• B. Glucose
• C. Mannose
• D. Lactose

Answer 1

The correct option is A Fructose

A monosaccharide is the simplest form of carbohydrate which is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. The basic formula of the monosaccharide is C${}_n$H${}_{2n}$O${}_n$. These are considered as the simplest form of sugar. Fructose is a monosaccharide with five carbon atom. C${}_5$H${}_{10}$O${}_5$ is the molecular formula of fructose. It is the sweetest sugar. It is mainly found in fruits, nuts, and vegetables.

So, the correct answer is option A.