2006-06-15 17:36:37 · 6 answers · asked by grkgrl79 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
CH2O is the empirical formula for a simple sugar, such as glucose. It is also the empirical formula for many other carbohydrates.
The molecular formula is always a whole number multiple of the empiracal formula. For example, C6H12O6 is the molecular formula for glucose, referenced above.
2006-06-15 17:56:21 · answer #1 · answered by Curious1usa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been correctly stated that CH2O is the basic structural unit of carbohydrates. If you want to know which molecule, literally, has the formula CH2O, that's formaldehyde. It is *not* acetone, which has the formula C3H6O.
2006-06-15 18:23:43 · answer #2 · answered by nardhelain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That must be the ever elusive carbonated water molecule.
No, but honestly, that must be a radical, because it would have to be ch2oh.
So it would probably be found only in solution, with in an organic reaction, such as photosynthesis.
But I am only guessing. I'm too lazy to go look it up, and I haven't had a chem class in over ten years.
2006-06-15 17:44:57 · answer #3 · answered by double_nubbins 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aceton, it 's a classification of whole molecule,
2006-06-15 17:40:08 · answer #4 · answered by Dark Angel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is the empirical formula of carbohydrates
2006-06-15 17:47:21 · answer #5 · answered by mina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
2006-06-15 17:39:38 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋