Question

1. let’s look at carbohydrates, which include sugars and starches. first, what are the monomers of all carbohydrates? 22. consider the following reaction: c₆h₁₂o₆ + c₆h₁₂o₆ → c₁₂h₂₂o₁₁ a. the equation is not balanced; it is missing a molecule of water. write it in on the correct side of the equation.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall carbohydrate monomers

Monosaccharides are the monomers of all carbohydrates.

Step2: Balance the chemical equation

In a dehydration - synthesis reaction of two monosaccharides to form a disaccharide, water is produced. The balanced equation is $\mathrm{C}_{6}\mathrm{H}_{12}\mathrm{O}_{6}+\mathrm{C}_{6}\mathrm{H}_{12}\mathrm{O}_{6}
ightarrow\mathrm{C}_{12}\mathrm{H}_{22}\mathrm{O}_{11}+\mathrm{H}_{2}\mathrm{O}$.

Answer:

1. Monosaccharides
2. a. $\mathrm{C}_{6}\mathrm{H}_{12}\mathrm{O}_{6}+\mathrm{C}_{6}\mathrm{H}_{12}\mathrm{O}_{6}

ightarrow\mathrm{C}_{12}\mathrm{H}_{22}\mathrm{O}_{11}+\mathrm{H}_{2}\mathrm{O}$