Multiple Choice
Which statement correctly describes the difference between a solute and a solvent, and provides an appropriate example?
1. Intro to General Chemistry
Chemical Properties
Multiple Choice
Which statement correctly describes glucose (C6H12O6)?
A
Glucose is a disaccharide that cannot be oxidized.
B
Glucose is a nonpolar molecule and is insoluble in water.
C
Glucose is a monosaccharide that can undergo oxidation to form gluconic acid.
D
Glucose contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms.
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the molecular formula of glucose, which is C6H12O6, indicating it contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
Recall that glucose is classified as a monosaccharide, meaning it is a single sugar unit, not a disaccharide (which consists of two sugar units).
Understand the polarity of glucose: due to the presence of multiple hydroxyl (-OH) groups, glucose is polar and therefore soluble in water.
Recognize that glucose can undergo oxidation reactions; for example, it can be oxidized to form gluconic acid, demonstrating its chemical reactivity.
Evaluate each statement based on these facts to determine which correctly describes glucose.
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