Question

6. Explain the following chemical properties of carbohydrates
i) Hydrolysis
ii) Reducing properties​

Answer 1

Answer:

Carbohydrates consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. The general empirical structure for carbohydrates is (CH2O)n. They are organic compounds organized in the form of aldehydes or ketones with multiple hydroxyl groups coming off the carbon chain.

Answer 2

Answer:

The major products of the complete hydrolysis of disaccharides and polysaccharides are three monosaccharide units: glucose, fructose, and galactose.