Question

The commonest disaccharide has the molecular formula______

• A. $C_{10}{H}_{18}{O}_{19}$
• B. $C_{10}{H}_{20}{O}_{10}$
• C. $C_{11}{H}_{22}{O}_{11}$
• D. $C_{12}{H}_{22}{O}_{11}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $C_{12}{H}_{22}{O}_{11}$

Disaccharides are the carbohydrates which on hydrolysis gives two same or different carbohydrates.

Sucrose is the most common disaccharide.

It can be found in many fruits and is naturally occuring.

It has molecular formula $C_{12}{H}_{22}{O}_{11}$.

Option D is correct.