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Organic Chemistry

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates:

Carbohydrate is made up of two words, 'carbo' means carbon and 'hydrate' means water. Only hydrates of carbon are called carbohydrates. They are a major source of energy of the living body. They provide instant energy. Carbohydrates are formed from the photosynthesis in the plant.

Based on Hydrolysis, Carbohydrates are categories as: