Question

The ratio between hydrogen and oxygen in carbohydrate is

• A. $5:1$
• B. $4:3$
• C. $3:1$
• D. $2:1$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$2:1$

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 simplest form of sugar. The ratio between the hydrogen and oxygen is 2:1. For example, fructose is a monosaccharide with five carbon atom, ten hydrogen and five oxygen.

So, the correct answer is option D.