Which among the following is incorrect about carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates are defined as optically active polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones or the compounds that produce such units on hydrolysis

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Carbohydrates derive its name from the hydrates of carbon

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The general formula of all carbohydrates is Cx(H20)y

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Carbohydrates are defined as optically active polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones or the compounds that produce such units on hydrolysis

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Glyceraldehyde is the smallest carbohydrate

1.	Which among the following is incorrect about carbohydrates?
A.	Carbohydrates derive its name from the hydrates of carbon
B.	The general formula of all carbohydrates is C<sub>x</sub>(H<sub>2</sub>0)<sub>y</sub>
C.	Carbohydrates are defined as optically active polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones or the compounds that produce such units on hydrolysis
D.	Glyceraldehyde is the smallest carbohydrate
Answer» C. Carbohydrates are defined as optically active polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones or the compounds that produce such units on hydrolysis

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