Question:
To become a carbohydrate a compound must contain at least:
To become a carbohydrate a compound must contain at least:
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Smallest carbohydrate = triose (3 carbons) → e.g., glyceraldehyde.
Updated On: Apr 15, 2026
- 2 carbons
- 3 carbons
- 4 carbons
- 6 carbons
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Concept:
Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones.
Step 1: Minimum carbon requirement. To have both a carbonyl group (aldehyde/ketone) and multiple \(-OH\) groups, at least 3 carbons are needed.
Step 2: Smallest carbohydrate. Glyceraldehyde (CHO–CHOH–CH\(_2\)OH) contains 3 carbons — the simplest carbohydrate (a triose).
Step 1: Minimum carbon requirement. To have both a carbonyl group (aldehyde/ketone) and multiple \(-OH\) groups, at least 3 carbons are needed.
Step 2: Smallest carbohydrate. Glyceraldehyde (CHO–CHOH–CH\(_2\)OH) contains 3 carbons — the simplest carbohydrate (a triose).
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