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The compound with the formula \mathrm{\mathrm{C}_2(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O})_2} would be a:

 

Option: 1

Carbohydrate

 


Option: 2

Carboxylic acid

 


Option: 3

Aldehyde

 


Option: 4

Monosaccharide


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This compound is acetic acid \mathrm{\left(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}\right).} Even though it has general formula\mathrm{ \mathrm{C}_x\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_y} of carbohydrates, it is not one. To be a carbohydrate, one molecule must have at least three carbon atoms in the chain with satisfying definition of carbohydrates, i.e., it must be optically active, polyhydroxy aldehyde or ketone or should give such units on hydrolysis.

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