Question

The most common sugar used in our homes is called as glucose. (True/False)

Hint:

To check your answer, divide both numbers by the HCF. \( 960/48 = 20 \) and \( 432/48 = 9 \). Since 20 and 9 have no common factors other than 1, 48 is indeed the HCF.

Answer 1

Concept:
Different sugars are used in daily life, and their chemical identities vary.
Explanation:

The sugar commonly used in homes is table sugar.
Table sugar is chemically known as sucrose (\(C_{12}H_{22}O_{11}\)).
It is a disaccharide made of glucose and fructose units.
About Glucose:

Glucose is a monosaccharide (\(C_6H_{12}O_6\)).
It is found in fruits, honey, and blood sugar.
It is not the common household sugar.
Conclusion:
Since household sugar is sucrose and not glucose, the statement is incorrect. \[ \boxed{\text{False}} \]