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A dehydration reaction links two glucose molecules to produce maltose. If the formula for glucose is\mathrm{C_{6}H_{12}O_{6}} then what is the formula for maltose ?

Option: 1

\mathrm{C}_{12} \mathrm{H}_{24} \mathrm{O}_{12} \\


Option: 2

\mathrm{C}_{12} \mathrm{H}_{22} \mathrm{O}_{11} \\


Option: 3

\mathrm{C}_{12} \mathrm{H}_{24} \mathrm{O}_{11} \\


Option: 4

\mathrm{C}_{12} \mathrm{H}_{20} \mathrm{O}_{10}


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As mentioned, Maltose is formed from 2 Glucose Molecules. This is due to the dehydration process. Thus

Hence, Option (2) is correct.

 

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