The compound that is a carbohydrate from the given options is C3H6O3. Carbohydrates are organic compounds typically composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, usually in the ratio of 1:2:1. C3H6O3 can be seen as a sugar, specifically a simple sugar (monosaccharide) or a sugar alcohol. The other options do not fit the typical structure of carbohydrates.
Which compound is a carbohydrate?(1 point)
HClO4
Na2C2O4
C4H12N2
C3H6O3
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