Question

Carbohydrate compound contains carbon hydrogen and oxygen. true or false.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Carbohydrates contain only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms; prior to any oxidation or reduction, most have the empirical formula Cm(H2O)n. Compounds obtained from carbohydrates by substitution, etc., are known as carbohydrate derivatives and may contain other elements.

Answer 2

Answer:

The statement is true - The carbohydrate compound contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

Explanation:

• A carbohydrate is a biomolecule containing carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O) atoms.
• They have a hydrogen and oxygen ratio of $2:1$
• Carbohydrates are also known as hydrate of carbon
• The general formula of this class of organic compounds is Cₙ(H₂O)ₙ.

Carbohydrates are classified into three groups.

1. Monosaccharides
2. Disaccharides
3. Oligosaccharides

• The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy and food to the body and the nervous system.