Question

multiple choice question
what class of organic compounds has the chemical formula of (ch₂o)ₙ, with twice the number of hydrogens as there are carbon or oxygen atoms in each molecule?

• carbohydrates
• lipids
• nucleic acids
• proteins

Explanation:

Carbohydrates typically have the general formula $(CH_2O)_n$ where the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen is 2:1, similar to water. Lipids have a different general structure and composition mainly consisting of carbon, hydrogen and less oxygen relative to carbohydrates. Nucleic acids are made up of nucleotides with a sugar - phosphate backbone and nitrogenous bases. Proteins are composed of amino acids with elements like carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sometimes sulfur.

Answer:

Carbohydrates