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Which of the following statements regarding carbohydrates is not correct?

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a

The general formula of most of the carbohydrates can be written as CnH2nOn

b

The main functions of carbohydrates is to support the structure of plants and to store chemical energy as sugars and starch

c

Monosaccharides possess free carbonyl groups

d

Carbohydrates may be defined as polyhydroxy acetals or ketals which on hydrolysis produce hydroxy carbonyl compounds

answer is C.

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Monosaccharides do not have free carbonyl groups and are involved in acetal or ketal formation. The hydrolysis of the latter produces hydroxy carbonyl compounds.

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Which of the following statements regarding carbohydrates is not correct?