Question

Which elements are required to make sugar? Also give the chemical formula of sugar.

Answer 1

About sugar-

• It is a good source of energy.
• It is a soluble carbohydrate.
• It is found in most food sources.

Elements required to make sugar are-

• Carbon ($\mathrm{C}$)
• Hydrogen($\mathrm{H}$)
• Oxygen($\mathrm{O}$)

Chemical formula of sugar is-

${\mathrm{C}}_{12}{\mathrm{H}}_{22}{\mathrm{O}}_{11}$