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What is the chemical formula for glucose?
A
C6H12O6
B
C12H6O12
C
C6O12H6
D
6CH2O
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The chemical formula of Glucose is C6H12O6. Glucose is a monosaccharide containing an aldehyde group (-CHO). It is made of 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms and 6 oxygen atoms. Glucose is an aldohexose.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose, one of the many carbohydrate components, is considered the simplest form of sugar and an important energy source for living organisms. It belongs to the subcategory of carbohydrates known as Monosaccharides. Its molecular formula is C6H12O6.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glucose (C6H12O6) is one of the most important monosaccharides, which is synthesized during photosynthesis and serves as the ‘fuel’ and source of energy, stored as a polymer glycogen in animals and as starch in plants.

Detailed explanation-4: -In fact, the full name for common glucose is D-(+)-glucose, and its chemically correct name (using the IUPAC systematic naming system for organic molecules) is (2R, 3S, 4R, 5R)-2, 3, 4, 5, 6-pentahydroxyhexanol!

Detailed explanation-5: -The molecular formula for glucose is C6H12O6.

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