Q. A dehydration reaction links two glucose molecules to produce maltose. If the formula for glucose is $C_6H_{12}O_6$ then what is the formula for maltose?
A) $C_{12}H_{24}O_{11}$
B) $C_{12}H_{20}O_{10}$
C) $C_{12}H_{24}O_{12}$
D) $C_{12}H_{22}O_{11}$
Explanation
[Solution] $2C_6H_{12}O_6 - H_2O = C_{12}H_{22}O_{11}$. Answer (4).
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