1. C₁₂H₂₄O₁₁ 2. C₁₂H₂₀O₁₀ 3. C₁₂H₂₄O₁₂ 4. C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

A dehydration reaction links two glucose molecules to produce maltose. If the formula for glucose is C_6H_12O_6 then what is the formula for maltose ?

1. \(C_{12}H_{24}O_{11}\)

2. \(C_{12}H_{20}O_{10}\)

3. \(C_{12}H_{24}O_{12}\)

4. \(C_{12}H_{22}O_{11}\)

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Answer: 4. \(C_{12}H_{22}O_{11}\)

Key idea: A dehydration reaction removes one water molecule when two units join.

2 glucose = \(\mathrm{C_{12}H_{24}O_{12}}\). Subtract one \(\mathrm{H_2O}\): \(\mathrm{C_{12}H_{22}O_{11}}\), which is maltose.

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