Question

What is the correct ratio of carbon to hydrogen to oxygen in glucose (C6H12O6)?

12:12:6

2:1:1

1:2:1

6:6:12

Answer 1

Its actually 1:2:1

Step-by-step explanation:

The molecular formula is C6H12O6 because one molecule actually contains 6 C, 12 H, and 6 O atoms. The simplest whole-number ratio of C to H to O atoms in glucose is 1:2:1, so the empirical formula is CH2O.

Answer 2

Correct ratio of carbon to hydrogen is 2:1:1