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14. Write down the formula of glucose.
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Answer 1

formula of glucose: C6H12O6

Answer 2

$\underline{{C}_{6}{H}_{\mathrm{12}}{O}_{6}}$

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• Write down the formula of glucose.

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Glucose is a simple sugar with six carbon atoms and one aldehyde group. This monosaccharide has a chemical formula $\underline{{C}_{6}{H}_{\mathrm{12}}{O}_{6}}$

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It is also known as dextrose. It is referred to as aldohexose as it contains 6 carbon atoms and an aldehyde group. It can open in two forms, open-chain or ring structure. It is synthesized in the liver and kidneys of animals. In plants, it is found in fruits and in different parts of plants. D- glucose is the naturally occurring form of glucose. It can occur either in the solid or liquid form. It is water-soluble and is also soluble in acetic acid. It is odourless and sweet to taste. In the year 1747, Andreas Marggraf a German chemist isolated glucose from raisins. In the year 1838, Jean Baptiste Dumas coined the word glucose.

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