JEE Main Chemistry question
Statement 1: The empirical formula of glucose is CH₂O, which represents the relative number of atoms of each element present in the molecule. Statement 2: In glucose, the elements C, H, O have combined in the ratio 1:2:1.
Answer: (A)
Solution
Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) has C:H:O = 1:2:1, giving the empirical formula CH₂O exactly as stated — Statement 2 directly explains Statement 1.